Carving
for Kids
by Robin Edward Trudel
Softcover
215 x 280mm
95pp
Published by Linden Publishing, CA USA
R.R.P.$21.90
ISBN 978-193350202-1
Extract from back cover of book:
An Introduction to Woodcarving
Carving for Kids is an excellent project book that introduces young people to the beautiful art of woodcarving. Designed to spark a child's creative interests, the book contains 11 skill-building projects for children aged 4 to 17.
Woodcarving is a great way for people of different generations to learn and create together. And these projects require nothing more than a few tools and a little inspiration!
About the Author: Robin Edward Trudel teaches woodcarving as a volunteer and writes articles for various woodcarving magazines. All four of his chiidren are woodcarvers.
Photos & Illustrations: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Things
kids have taught me
Introduction to wood carving
Introduction to wood
Introduction to tools
Making the tools
Brief
introduction to carving
Mushroom
Pyramid
Chip carving
Preparing
a project
Woodworking and challenged kids
Chapter
One: The Youngest (ages 4 to 8)
Project One: Nameplate
Project Two:
Hand
Project Three: Name Sculpture
Project Four: Stamped Flower
Chapter
Two: Preteens (ages 9 to 12)
Project One: Ladybug
Project Two: Barette
Project Three: Spoon
Project Four: Snowman
Chapter
Three: Teens (ages 13 to 17)
Project One: Curious Duck
Project Two:
Little Bear
Project Three: Bearded Face
A few ideas and resources