Cyndi Joslyn 
Easy Woodcarving [EPUB ebook] 
Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Wood

Introduction vii Part 1 : Getting Started 1 Setting Up Your Work Space 2 Understanding Basic Carving Tools 3 Choosing Your First Tools 8 Sharpening Tools 10 Safety Equipment 12 Selecting Wood 14 Painting and Finishing Supplies 17 Other Supplies 18 How to Make a Tool Roll 20 How to Make a Carving Apron 26 Part 2: Basic Techniques 33 Transferring Patterns 34 Making the Basic Cuts 38 Painting and Finishing Techniques 42 Doweling 47 Part 3: Skill-Building Exercises 49 Block 1: Round Shapes 50 Bloxk 2: Angles Sides 54 Block 3: Ball 58 Block 4: Low relief Carving 62 Block 5: Pillar 66 Block 6: Chip Carving 70 Block 8: Scallops 78 Block 1, Exercise 2-Incised Designs 82 Block2, Exercise 2- Quilted Designs 86 Using Your Practice Blocks 90 Part 4: Projects 95 Project 1: Aztec Angels 95 Project 2: Bunny Box 100 Project 3: Snowman 106 Project 4: Cypress Knee Santa 118 Project 5: Shell Paperweight 124 Project 6: Welcome Sign 130

Cyndi Joslyn began woodcarving in 1990 with a special interest in carved Santas. She owns an extensive collection of carved Santas and currently teaches classes to both novice and experienced carvers. She is also the author of Carving Santas from Around the World. She lives in Missoula, Montana.