How to Carve Wood - by Richard Butz (Paperback)

About the Book

Woodcarver Richard Butz teaches chapter by chapter whittling, chip carving, wildlife carving, relief carving, lettering, and architectural carving. The reader learns by doing, working through carefully illustrated and progressively more challenging exercises and projects. Butz provides scaled patterns for each project and ends each chapter with a gallery of additional projects using the techniques learned.

Book Synopsis

Learn to carve with confidence through hands-on projects and time-tested techniques.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this classic guide by master woodcarver Richard Butz offers a complete introduction to the art of woodcarving.

Organized by technique, the book covers whittling, chip carving, wildlife carving, relief carving, lettering, and architectural carving--each taught through step-by-step exercises and progressively more challenging projects.

With clear illustrations, scaled patterns, and a gallery of inspiring examples, this book helps you build both skill and confidence as you carve. Ideal for beginners and intermediate carvers alike, it's a trusted companion for anyone who wants to turn a block of wood into something beautiful and lasting.