Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood Book

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 this book 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.

• 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.
• Cipa is also the author of Carving Folk Art Figures and Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style.
• Softcover.
• 120 pages.