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Chainsaw Carving – A Handbook for Sculptors (2nd edition)
The second, expanded and revised edition of Slovak sculptor Andrej Irša's successful handbook sums up decades of his experience with chainsaw carving – from understanding wood, through machines and tools, to work processes, safety, and pricing finished pieces.
What the book covers
The book takes the reader from the basics – types of wood, how they grow, harvesting, drying, defects, and processing – through a swatch of up to 100 wood species, styles and the history of woodworking, all the way to an explanation of art terminology and artistic anatomy. It also covers selecting and the evolution of machines and tools, work processes themselves, organizing events, workplace safety, caring for finished pieces, presenting and documenting them, and finally, pricing.
Who the book is for
The book is aimed at anyone interested in woodcarving and working with wood – professional sculptors and craftspeople, schools and hobby organizations, organizers of carving symposiums and workshops, as well as garden and cottage owners and chainsaw owners who'd like to put their saw to creative use.
Key facts about the book
- Author: Andrej Irša
- Edition: second, expanded and revised
- Publisher: A-studio Andrej Irša
- ISBN: 978-80-570-1207-8
- Length: 225 pages, 420 photographs, 68 drawings, charts and tables, 19 chapters, 229 covered entries
- Binding: softcover
Speedcarving and the Slovak carving tradition
Andrej Irša is a notable Slovak sculptor whose tools and products are also part of our range. His work spans wood, metal, plastic, and 3D printing, from realistic figures to abstract pieces.
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