Synopsis
If you're looking for easy, fun, and inexpensive carving projects, you won't be disappointed with this whimsical new book from professional carving instructor, Ross Oar. You'll learn all the tips and tricks for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers as you complete three step-by-step projects: Fred the Frog, Tom the Cat, and a Relief Carved Covered Bridge. After learning all of Oar's carving techniques, you'll be ready to move on more amusing characters, like Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp. To make sure every project you begin is a success, each pattern is provided in detailed front, top and side views, with a color photograph of the finished piece. There's even a handy list of paint colors to make finishing a breeze. And for anyone looking to turn the puppets into coat hangers, bottle stoppers or other functional items, design ideas are included BONUS - 5 miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are included Beautiful scenic landscapes to hone your relief-carving skills, If you're looking for easy, fun, and inexpensive carving projects, you won't be disappointed with this whimsical new book from professional carving instructor, Ross Oar. You'll learn all the tips and tricks for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers as you complete three step-by-step projects: Fred the Frog, Tom the Cat, and a Relief Carved Covered Bridge. After learning all of Oar's carving techniques, you'll be ready to move on more amusing characters, like Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp. To make sure every project you begin is a success, each pattern is provided in detailed front, top and side views, with a color photograph of the finished piece. There's even a handy list of paint colors to make finishing a breeze. And for anyone looking to turn the puppets into coat hangers, bottle stoppers or other functional items, design ideas are included! BONUS - 5 miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are included! Beautiful scenic landscapes to hone your relief-carving skills!, Attention, woodcarvers! Here are instructions for a frog, a cat, a relief-carved covered bridge, and more, all carved from basswood eggs. Each pattern features detailed front, top, and side views; helpful carving tips; a handy list of paint colors; and a color photograph of the finished puppet to ensure that each project is a success. Design ideas and instructions for incorporating these endearing characters into coat hangers, cane toppers, and bottle stoppers are accompanied by five bonus patterns for miniature, relief-carved landscapes. Begin by learning basic carving techniques and following the detailed guides to make two wooden finger puppets: Tom Cat and Fred Frog. The instructions for these two animal puppets take you step-by-step to master the skills you need to complete more projects. Each design features top tips and advice from the author. There are also painting suggestions for finishing each wooden ornament too. Projects take a couple of hours each to complete. There are 20 cute ornaments to make, including a parrot, chimp, squirrel, dog, cat, alligator, panda, ostrich, and more. While the basic patterns are for charming wooden finger puppets, each set of instructions also shows how you can easily adapt your carvings to make bottle stoppers, cane toppers, and coat hangers. Once you've completed all 20 projects, there are a further five bonus ideas using wooden eggs. Follow the step-by-step tutorial to carve a charming covered bridge landscape scene. As you develop more carving skills, you can then create more lovely scenes. You can take pride in each beautiful item, and either keep the ornaments for your own pleasure or give them away as thoughtful, homemade gifts. Your children and grandchildren will be especially delighted by the fanciful, animal-themed woodworking., Perfect for beginning carvers, this fun book features quick, easy, and inexpensive carving projects that require few tools and can often be done in one sitting. Step-by-step instructions for three projects-a frog, a cat, and a relief-carved covered bridge-teach basic techniques, followed by 12 additional patterns-including a parrot, a squirrel, and a chimpanzee-all carved from basswood eggs. Each pattern features detailed front, top, and side views; helpful carving tips; a handy list of paint colors; and a color photograph of the finished puppet to ensure that each project is a success. Design ideas and instructions for incorporating these endearing characters into coat hangers, cane toppers, and bottle stoppers are accompanied by five bonus patterns for miniature relief carved landscapes.Ross Oar is an accomplished craftsman and the author of several books, including Carving Wooden Santas, Elves & Gnomes; Creative Wood Carving & Sketching; and Folk & Figure Wood Carving. His work has been featured in the magazine Woodcarving Illustrated and in the book Santa Showcase. He lives in West Falls, New York.
