Woodcarving the Country Bear and His Friends: 12 Simple Projects for Woodcarvers

Book Description
This step-by-step guide for beginning and experienced carvers offers whimsical designs for treating imaginative creatures and their country backdrops. Carving projects feature Barry the Bear, a friendly bear complete with a pot belly and patchwork overalls, Christmas bear, patriotic bear, cub in a stump, Do-Nothin Rabbit, Busy Beaver, and even a well-dressed moose. From the first to the last cut, each step is documented with a color photograph and a brief instructional caption. For each of these projects there are also bandsaw patterns for roughing out the general shape and carving patterns for detailing the actual piece. After the carving is complete, woodworkers learn to paint their projects with step-by-step instructions and paint color suggestions.


About the Author
Mike Shipley is a supplier of woodworking materials, a woodcarving instructor, and the author of Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas and Whittling the Old Sea Captain. He lives in Dora, Missouri.


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Mike Shipley, author of Whittling the Old Sea Captain and Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas, proudly introduces his latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing -- guaranteed to bring fun and inspiration with his family of whimsical animal characters. Not quite caricature, but not realistic, these humorous creatures are easy and enjoyable to carve. Woodcarving the Country Bear and His Friends features 12 woodland creatures, including a bear and a moose, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use patterns. Inside you'll find a complete carving and painting project for "Barry the Bear," which will teach you all the techniques you'll need to know to finish the other projects in the book. All projects feature full color photos from four angles, in-progress shots, detailed patterns and paint color recommendations. The book also features a complete overview of tools and a section on carving and painting tips.


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