Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised Edition

With this book, any carver can stand beside the workbench of acclaimed artist Lora S. Irish and learn everything she has to teach about creating an expressive wood spirit. She clearly explains the relief carving process from start to finish: every cut, every tool change and every depth check. The entire craft is here, from preparing the wood to roughing out and detailing the wood spirit to applying a long-lasting finish.

The author shares her tips for creating realistic and detailed facial features such as eyelids, windswept hair, beards and the ever-important mustache. When the project is complete, the book offers 20 more original patterns to keep any carver busy for seasons to come.

Softcover, 144 pages, 2013.