Overview

Arts, crafts, and items for home decor in the American Folk Art tradition have recently surged in popularity. Woodcarvers can create appealing wooden works of art in this style with these thorough instructions. In addition to the 15 artful patterns, this book features in-depth techniques and an overview of the tools necessary to complete each project. Woodworkers will learn through step-by-step instructions how to carve angels, cats, Santas, snowmen, moons, and wizards.

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9781565231719

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This book was and excellent book for a begginer like myself. The step by step guide was very detailed and well written. In no time I had completed my first carving project. What an outstanding book. I would highly recomend it to anyone looking to try their hand at carving.

Author Information

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.

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