If you want to join the woodworking and carving renaissance, Woodcarver's Dozen is the perfect starting point. An inspiring D.I.Y. book, written by a passionate advocate for the ancient and rewarding craft of hand wood carving, Woodcarver's Dozen includes simple step-by-step tutorials to guide readers through twelve charming hand-crafted projects including housewares (egg holders, salad bowl, spoons) to desk accessories (picture holders, trays, reclaimed wood desk lamps), and even a comb. Easy-to-follow, traceable templates make it possible for absolute beginners to dive straight in and create something unique from scratch in addition to detailing the few essential tools, Muire advises on how to pick the right wood for a project, and how to get the very best out of your materials.
Woodcarver's Dozen will have you creating wooden objects in no time, beautiful in their simplicity and unique design. The twelve projects are all enormously satisfying, eminently doable, and highly giftable.
Dad Wood Love it: Woodworking is a fun and rewarding activity that Dad might just fall in love with. Filled with stunning photography, The Wood Carver's Dozen includes simple step-by-step tutorials to guide him through 12 hand-crafted projects he'll soon be bragging about to his buddies.
- Texas Lifestyle Magazine
"Discover the practical and rewarding craft of hand wood carving with Celina Muire. The Wood Carver's Dozen is a perfect practical guide for anyone wanting to try this ancient craft and experience the pure joy of creating something beautiful from scratch. Learn about the tools of the trade and how to use them, how to pick the right wood for a project, and how to get the very best out of your materials. Simple step-by-step tutorials guide you through twelve unique and charming wood carving projects, suitable for any level of expertise. Thanks to clear instructions, photographs, and traceable templates, even absolute beginners can dive into this book to make something timeless and sublime"
Celina Muire is a self-taught woodworker who lives and works in Austin, Texas.
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub Date: February 06, 2018
0.6" H x 10.5" L x 8.1" W