With 36 tried-and-true relief woodcarving projects and patterns from the archives of "Woodcarving Illustrated," plus expert advice from favorite authors, readers can create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond.

Learn to express your faith in wood with over 20 relief carving projects inspired by Scripture. First, you will learn the basics of relief carving. Then, you will follow the author, step-by-step as he demonstrates how to carve a house blessing featuring a cross with a descending dove. Not to be missed is a special section on marketing your carvings.

Enrich your carving library with 40 trendy-yet-timeless projects! Thanks to authors like Mary May, Bob Stadtlander, and Lisa Laughy, this book tackles everything you need to start or develop your wood relief carving journey. "Spruce" up your home with decorative essentials like clocks, house signs, and bulletin boards--or elevate your art to include Celtic knots and nature scenes. Now updated to include the latest and greatest projects, this book will be a sure "relief" for any woodworker who wants a new challenge--or just wants to learn the ropes.

In this step-by-step guide, expert woodcarver Chris Pye guides the reader through two in-depth woodcarving projects that teach a wide range of skills and techniques. Using color photographs and line drawings, he explains the basic tools and methods needed to create beautiful relief carvings, as well as techniques for more ambitious work.

Whether you're a beginning relief carver or an experienced relief carver searching for a new topic, LANDSCAPES IN RELIEF includes something for you.

If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more!

"Simple techniques for complex projects" - t.p.