Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this DVD you will discover the basics of woodcarving, see how to carve an ornamental shell and how to carve basic lettering. You will also learn: Designing letter carvings Selecting and sharpening carving tools Carving roman and italic letters Outlining shapes Relief carving Molding (bordering) The next best thing to a private lesson. Every classic FINE WOODWORKING DVD workshop takes you right into the expert woodworker's shop. You will see firsthand exactly how to do the work - the tools, the techniques, and subtle rhythms of each process.