Simple Techniques for Complex Projects

This design for carving an intricate, three-dimensional dogwood branch sculpture in butternut lends itself well to wood carvers at most skill levels and can inspire an endless amount of future 3D relief projects.

Instructions include advice on power carving and backcut techniques, and the step-by-step process is easy to follow. These simple but innovative methods can be applied to flat-plane furniture or multi-depth relief and implemented with themes from nature, the arts, or anything elsse you can possibly imagine. The biggest challenge will be allowing yourself the opportunity to reflect, hone your skills as a wood carver, and anticipate that Best-of-Show quality in your sculpture by slowing down your technique. You can control the level of difficulty by modifyng the depth levels. Invaluable tips on specific chisels needed, router types and transfer methods, as well as chapters on sealing, painting, and building a frame, are followed by an inspiring gallery.