Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Revised Edition: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth (Fox Chapel Publishing) Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix, Faerie, & More
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Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Revised Edition: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth (Fox Chapel Publishing) Unicorn, Mermaid, Phoenix, Faerie, & More
Learn to carve the creatures of legend!
- 12 projects with patterns and full-color reference photos
- Step-by-step guidance for 2 projects, each illustrated with dozens of photos, materials lists, and painting instructions
- Tips & techniques for wood selection, using and adapting patterns, tools and materials, and finishing
- Patterns include dragons, wizard, unicorn, mermaid, phoenix, sorcerer, sorceress, gryphon, winged lion, seahorse, and green faerie
Whether you're a beginning or intermediate carver, you'll learn to create wonderful mythical creatures from wood with the patterns and projects in this book from noted author and carver Shawn Cipa.
Since the dawn of recorded history, beings such as wizards, dragons, faeries, mermaids, and other creatures of lore have been a part of many cultures. In Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, you'll find expert guidance on carving these fascinating figures, and you'll be encouraged to use these patterns to help spur unique design ideas of your own.
Two in-depth carving and painting demonstrations—The Wizard and The Dragon—are accompanied by dozens of step-by-step color photos. Then, you'll find detailed patterns and reference photos for ten additional popular fantasy figures, including a unicorn, mermaid, phoenix, and gryphon.
A basic introduction to woodcarving offers advice on using the proper tools, selecting wood and paint types, using and adapting patterns, and painting and finishing techniques.
Challenge your woodcarver's skills by recreating the romance and mystery of the great creatures of legend with Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood!
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