Good Relief carving book

[rnooraei]

Hi
I would like to learn relief carving and looking for a good book which can
walk me through the interesting project. I don't have any experience so your
suggestion is appreciated.
Thanks
Ramin

[squbrigg]

Try "Landscapes in Relief" by Lora S. Irish, available here at Fox Chapel. A good place to start.

Bob

[WoodWhittlinWayne]

Ramin,
Have you done any carving before? The reason that I ask is because you may want a book that gives a good overview of everything that goes along with carving. Such as all the forms of carving, sharpening, finishing, painting, tool info, wood info, etc... I would suggest a book called "The Complete Book of Woodcarving" by Everett Ellenwood. It has really helped me tremendously. It also has a good beginner relief carving step by step project.
If you have done some carving and found that you really like relief carving then just ignore me and go with Bob's suggestion. I don't have the pleasure of owning "Landscapes in Relief", but you can't go wrong with a Lora Irish book! She is wonderful!

[RUssL.]

Chris Pye's book on relief carving is about as detailed and exhaustive as there is.
He also has a great website for general carving information as well as a for-pay membership website and several instructional DVDs.
I am a confirmed fan of his carvings, writings and DVDs. Other than that I have no affiliation.

[Bill Whig]

Originally Posted by RUssL.

Chris Pye's book on relief carving is about as detailed and exhaustive as there is.
He also has a great website for general carving information as well as a for-pay membership website and several instructional DVDs.
I am a confirmed fan of his carvings, writings and DVDs. Other than that I have no affiliation.

I started Chris Pye's book this week ("Relief Carving...Complete Course"). I've have had my nose in about 4 books on relief carving recently, and he's the only one that carefully described how to hold the chisels in 2 different ways. It's very good in other ways too; nice color pictures for instance. I might suggest (to the OP) that you might as well get several books, especially if you have access to a library!

Bill Whig

[Mottles]

Good recommendations all

If your thinking of relief carving animals then Lora Irish 'Wildlife Carving in Relief' is really good. As mentioned you can order though this site by going to Fox Chapel Publishing. This book lays out the various depths by number that you need to achieve to get the dimentional look. It's just chocked full of information and instruction.
I carved my first buffalo by following her instruction from this book as a beginning carver.