Understanding Woodcarving in the Round: The Best from "Woodcarving" Magazine (Master Craftsmen)

by Woodcarving Illustrated (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $5.72

  A collection of 30 projects, features and articles from the pages of Woodcarving magazine, this text covers the subject of three-dimensional carving and demonstrates the work of some of the world's leading carvers. Techniques explained include professional finishing, imaginative expression, taking your time, carving green wood, and using a microwave oven to season green timber. Carving projects include: a humpback whale; graceful birds and animals; a life size-eagle; a horse's head; a five foot mouse; the lizard of Oz; deep water fishes; characters from fiction; a playful kitten; a bishop's crozier; and Madonnas and other church statues; a graceful dancing figure; sculptures celebrating life and liberty.