| Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style: Step-By-Step Instructions and Patterns for a 15-Piece Manger Scene [With Patterns] Contributor(s): Cipa, Shawn (Author) |
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ISBN: 156523202X ISBN-13: 9781565232020 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2003 Annotation: This creative guide to fashioning a hand-carved wooden nativity scene includes 15 patterns for every character present in the traditional Christmas story from the holy family and the three kings to shepherds and barnyard animals. An overview of tools, sharpening techniques, wood selection, and basic carving cuts is provided. The figurines of Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus are included with step-by-step instructions from the first to the final cut. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 736.4 |
| LCCN: 2003107290 |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 8.54" W x 11.01" (0.90 lbs) 88 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn to carve a one-of-a-kind Nativity that will be cherished for years to come. Featuring step-by-step carving and painting instruction for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and full-sized patterns for the rest of the figures including: Kneeling Angel, Flying Angel, Three Wiseman, Camel, Shepherd and Lamb, Kneeling Shepherd, Sheep, Ox, Donkey and of course, the stable under which they are placed. |
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. |