| Carving Folk Art Figures: Patterns & Instructions for Angels, Moons, Santas, and More! Contributor(s): Cipa, Shawn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565231716 ISBN-13: 9781565231719 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 731.462 |
| LCCN: 2002102606 |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 7.68" W x 11.62" (0.73 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In addition to the artful patterns, this book features in-depth teaching on carving and an overview of the necessary tools. For those who learn by watching, the 160 full-color photographical step-by-step demonstration is the next best thing to having your very own carving instructor You will learn how to carve: - Angel - Cat - Several Santas - Snowmen - Moon - Wizard The book starts with an introduction to carving, an overview of tools and technique tips. Then, the author takes the reader step-by-step through two projects: one Santa and an angel. Following are twenty patterns complete with full color photographs (taken at varying angles) and finishing tips and techniques. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cipa, Shawn: - Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth, Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving the Nativity, and Carving Folk Art Figures. Cipa was featured in Carving Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish. He earned national recognition for his carving in 2000 by taking first place in the Santa Carving Competition sponsored by Woodcraft Corporation. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated. |