| Halloween Woodcarving: 10 Frightfully Fun Projects for the Beginner Contributor(s): Joslyn, Cyndi (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565232895 ISBN-13: 9781565232891 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2008 Annotation: From learning how to use and maintain basic woodcarving tools such as knives and chisels to understanding the benefits and drawbacks of working with various types of wood, this spook-tacular carving guide will delight crafters. Novice carvers can take their turn with 10 detailed patterns of popular Halloween-themed figures, including a mummy, a witch, ghastly ornaments, a black cat, and a ghost trick-or-treater. Instructional chapters also explain how to transfer patterns and provide a presentation of painting and finishing pieces to add creativity and color to carvings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Holiday & Seasonal - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving |
| Dewey: 745.594 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.64" W x 11.06" (1.09 lbs) 117 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Halloween |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A treat for any woodcarver As a follow up to Easy Woodcarving, this book offers 10 original and detailed patterns and the expert instruction to carve whimsical Halloween-inspired characters including a mummy, witch, black cat, ghost and more. For beginners, all the basic woodcarving and pattern transfer techniques are covered while advanced carvers will learn the secrets to adding color to their finished pieces. |
Contributor Bio(s): Joslyn, Cyndi: - Cyndi Joslyn began woodcarving in 1990 with a special interest in carved Santas. She owns an extensive collection of carved Santas and currently teaches classes to both novice and experienced carvers. She is also the author of Carving Santas from Around the World. She lives in Missoula, Montana. |
