Complete Book of Gourd Carving

English

ISBN: 1402748728

EAN: 9781402748721

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Nature Crafts

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 06/10/2009

Synopsis: Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, the best-selling authors ofThe Complete Book of Gourd CraftandMaking Gourd Instruments, produce another winner to delight the many gourd crafters. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this breathtaking volume introduces every tool and technique, offers fabulous projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving, carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world.

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Complete Book of Gourd Carving

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.63 inches

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 10.0 inches

Weight: 25.64 oz

Pages: 192