Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition: 12 Caricature Projects with Personality by Mike Shipley (Paperback, 2014)

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This book features 12 whittling projects with over 100 colour photographs. It is suitable for all levels, including a 'Getting Started' chapter for beginners. More than 100 step by step colour photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining.

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Professional caricature carver Mike Shipley introduces you to a whole clan of colorful backwoods characters from his native Ozarks. Whether you re a beginner just learning to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun, inspiration, and satisfaction. More than 100 step-by-step color photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining. You ll learn Mike s quick and easy clean-cut method, plus his original formula for mixing your own wood stain in a blender. All twelve projects feature distinctive patterns with easy-to-follow cut-lines. Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition also provides valuable Getting Started advice on tools, sharpening, wood, and safety, as well as humorous down-home tales about each friendly country character.

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PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
ISBN-139781565238398
eBay Product ID (ePID)202331712

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Book TitleWhittling Country Folk, Revised Edition: 12 Caricature Projects with Personality
AuthorMike Shipley
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
GenreArt & Culture
Number of Pages88 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height279mm
Item Width216mm
Item Weight481g

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Title_AuthorMike Shipley
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

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  • Great book for learners of whittling wood

    Wonderful book with lots of helpful information on how to create caricaturs in using softwood like lime/linden and basswood which is the same wood. Depending where you live in the world. Great fun .

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  • Great for a 78 years old beginner

    As a recent returner to woodcarving after some 30 years away I struggled with hand problems to hold many of the tools I owned. This book was a revelation to me and gave me much needed confidence to make carving enjoyable again.

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  • Good templates, lots of fun

    At first glance it has everything I was hoping for. Some great characters to whittle both for the beginner and more experienced carver, Good templates, Lots of fun.

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