Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures In Wood
Patterns & Instruction
for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth
by Shawn Cipa
Softcover
215 x 280mm
113pp
Published by Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc., East Petersburg PA USA
R.R.P.$26.90
ISBN 1-56523-254-2
The Wizard
The Dragon
The Unicorn
The Mermaid
Extract from back cover of book:
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate carver, you'll learn to create wonderful mythical creatures from wood with this latest 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.
Inside, you'll find:
- Useful tips and techniques on wood selection, using and adapting patterns, tools and materials, and painting and finishing.
- Step-by-step guidance on carving a wizard and a dragon - both fully illustrated with dozens of color photographs from start to finish.
- Patterns and full-color reference photos for 10 additional projects including a unicorn, phoenix, winged lion, red dragon, gryphon, sorcerer, mermaid, faerie, and more.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Introduction
Getting Started
The Wizard
The Dragon
Patterns
The Unicorn
The Mermaid
The Phoenix
The Sorcerer
The Sorceress
The
Red Dragon
The Gryphon
The Winged Lion
The Seahorse
A Little Green
Faerie
The Phoenix
The Sorcerer
The Sorceress
The Red Dragon
The Gryphon
The Winged Lion
The Seahorse
A Little Green Faerie