Beginner's Books

This book describes how to whittle whimsies. A "whimsy" is a carving from a single piece of wood with movable parts, such as a ball in a cage or a ...

Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less, with step-by-step projects for wizards, Sa...

Start whittling today with this complete starter guide. 12 leading woodcarvers present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weeke...

Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide. Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time ...

Great Gift, Hardbound Book! With this pocket-sized guidebook and your favorite Victorinox® Swiss Army Knife, you'll be ready to whittle wherever yo...

"An excellent book for all carvers." — The Mallet"A woodcarver is one who can take a scrap of wood, breathe life into it with patient, skilled hand...

Autographed Copy All the projects can basically be done using a single tool - a sharp knife. The book is written in an easy, encouraging way that t...

Working as a part time wood carver at the Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Larry Green often has the opportunity to demonstrate car...

The art of pyrography — burning designs into wood and many other materials — can add a special touch to any project, including wooden trunks and je...

Germany has long been thought of as the Mecca of wood-carving. The wood-carving tradition goes back hundreds of years, and the carving schools cont...

There are more complex ways to do it, with fancy controls, and a hundred different burning tips, but here Dick Armstrong reminds us that the art of...

For anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning, this book is a delight. Accomplished artist Sue Waters gui...

Autographed Copy Our Best Selling book on the subject! Covers all aspects of sharpening woodcarving tools including knives, gouges, and v-tools.  L...

A beginner’s guide from the world’s most renowned chip carver! Wayne Barton—author of Chip Carving andArt of Chip Carving—presents what is unquesti...

Autographed copyLearn to carve wonderful caricatures from basswood eggs in this easy step by step book.  Step-by-step carving and painting instruct...

Autographed CopyOur best selling book on the subject. Step-by-step techniques with 75 clear photos and text detailing the carving action. Includes ...

From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigs, and pirates, even complete beginners can carve delightful wooden characters with this book. With just a b...

Start relief carving on the right foot with this basic flower project that teaches the correct techniques of this traditional carving style.  

Techniques and exercises for beginners This simple introduction to woodburning walks you through all the basics of materials, tools, and techniques...

Learn everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography with 3 step-by-step projects, original patterns, and a gallery of award-winning wor...