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Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition: 12 Caricature Projects with Personality (Fox Chapel Publishing) Woodcarving, Painting, and Staining Instructions, Patterns, and Front, Back, and Side Views
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About Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition: 12
Product Description Bring a little bit of country into your woodshop! 12 patterns for little caricatures with big personalities, from Frank the hunter to a sweet old Granny Step-by-step beginner project for Delmer, using the quick and easy "clean-cut" method Finishing techniques for painting and staining with instructional photographs Beginner-friendly advice for tools, sharpening, wood selection, pattern transfers, and safety Inside Whittling Country Folk, 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! First, you'll find valuable "Getting Started" advice on tools, sharpening, wood, and safety. Then, more than 100 step-by-step color photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining the practice project, Delmer. You'll learn Mike's quick and easy "clean-cut" method, plus his original formula for mixing your own wood stain in a blender. Finally, 11 additional patterns are provided for you to try on your own, applying what you've learned while creating Delmer. The projects feature distinctive patterns with easy-to-follow cut-lines, back, front, left, and right views, 360° photos of the finished figure, and painting palette suggestions. You'll even find humorous down-home tales about each friendly country character—from Delmer and Granny to ol' Beau the hound dog! A great collection for caricature carves looking for some new ideas, or even beginners looking for a detailed starter project, you'll find plenty of fun and inspiration inside Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition! From the Back Cover Bring a Little Bit of the Country Into Your Woodshop In Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition, professional caricature carver Mike Shipley introduces you to a whole clan of colorful backwoods characters from his native Ozarks—from Delmer and Granny to ol' Beau the hound dog. Whether you're a beginner just learning to carve, or an experienced caricature carver looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun, inspiration, and satisfaction. Follow step-by-step carving instructions in the author's quick and easy "clean-cut" method. Learn to paint and finish your carving, and try an easy formula for mixing your own wood stain. Each distinctive pattern includes front, back, and side views, with easy-to-follow saw cutout lines. Enjoy humorous down-home tales about these friendly country characters. 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.
