Woodcarving by Numbers was first published by BT Batsford of London in 1997.

Woodcarving Techniques & Designs was later published as a hardback by Hand Books Press.

The following chapters are compilations, and adaptations, of both books and are free to access as part of the most recent Carving by Numbers programme. Some text and images have been updated to ensure relevance to this website and the latest range of Carving by Numbers tools.

Foreword

Introduction

Equipment and Techniques

Carving Tools

Basic Techniques and Timber Selection

Sharpening and Maintenance

Making your own Tools

Holding your Work

Sources of Reference

Carving Techniques

Finishing and Ageing Methods

Projects

Basic Flower

Berry Moulding

Waterleaf Moulding

Flat Carving

Guilloche

Patera

Candlestick

Linenfold Panel

Tudor Rose

Acanthus Panel

Incised Lettering

Relief Lettering

Flowers and Leaves

Swag

Corbel

Decorative Bracket

Plan Drawings

Projects

Design Ideas

Further Information

Historical Chart

Learning Aids