Carving the Little Guys: Easy Techniques for Beginning Woodcarvers

by Keith Randich

Overview

Carving the Little Guys is a must-have beginner’s guide that presents an accessible introduction to the art of caricature carving for novice woodcarvers. Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive Little Guy. This easy-to-learn tutorial teaches all of the essential woodcarving techniques needed to get started in an enjoyable and rewarding new hobby. Basic information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565237759
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/01/2013
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	405,434
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Keith Randich is the Information Technology Director for the city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, but in his spare time likes to carve wood. He has published several books including Old Time Whittling and Carving the Little Sailors, and has written and been featured in many popular woodcarving magazines such as Wood Magazine, Popular Woodworking, Woodcarving Magazine, Weekend Woodworker, and The Router Magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Before We Get Started, Steps in Carving a Little Guy, Finishing, Adding On To The Basic Little Guy