Carving a Sitting Bear in Soapstone Contributor(s): Unninayar, Tasha (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764341480 ISBN-13: 9780764341489 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (0.52 lbs) 48 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Bears are a symbol of strength in many cultures, and the sitting bear is no exception. Carve your own soapstone sitting bear and see its many characteristics come to life. The patterns provided help you design and shape your sitting bear, and illustrated, step-by-step directions offer carving techniques. Chapters include how to carve the head, ears, legs, and paws, as well as adding polish to your finished piece. Needing only minimal tools, soapstone's soft texture makes this an easy and fun project for carvers and woodworkers of all skill levels that can be done anywhere - at home, in the garage, or even the classroom. A gallery of completed projects will inspire other creative ideas for sculpting in soapstone. |