This book aims to provide beginners and inexperienced wood carvers with a sound grasp of the techniques of traditional decorative relief carving. The reader is first introduced to the basics of selecting tools and materials; then follows a series of carefully graded projects which build up the carver's skills in a methodical way. Finally, various methods of finishing are described which will show off even the simplest of carvings to best advantage. - Choosing the right wood - Methods of holding work - Selecting carving tools - - Sharpening - Basic cuts - Chip carving - Design and drawing - Low/High relief - - Pierced carving - Finishing and polishing - Colouring wood - Workshop Safety -