Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners

Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners

Netsuke are intricately carved Japanese miniatures. They were traditionally made for practical reasons, and today they are highly collectible works of art. This comprehensive how-to guide covers the full process and all the techniques needed, from making the maquette to the finished item. It is packed with information on the history, tools, and skills required, and includes an in-depth history of the craft. Written in an approachable, personal style, it features six step-by-step projects with photographs and expert tips, plus 23 additional ideas ranging from a lifelike bumblebee to a fantastical dragon. A gallery of inspirational examples rounds out the book, which is illustrated in full colour with around 740 photographs.

Written by Robert (Bob) Jubb, who started carving as a hobby while working as an international engineering consultant. Regularly posted abroad, he would carve wherever and whenever he could, often in hotel rooms. A veteran woodcrafter who both collects and creates netsuke, he is a founder member of the Sussex Woodcraft Society, which has grown from two members to about 180.

Details:

• Author: Robert Jubb
• Format: Paperback, 176 pages
• Publisher: GMC Publications
• ISBN: 9781861086938
• Ideal for: Beginner woodcarvers, netsuke enthusiasts, and collectors or hobbyists interested in traditional Japanese miniature carving