Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood

Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood

by Shawn Cipa

   Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures is for the beginner, with some fairly simple patterns, for the  intermediate carver there are more complex patterns.You can modify the patterns by adding or subtracting detail  depending on your skill level. Shawn Cipa teaches the reader to create these amazing mythical creatures from wood with step-by-step instructions for carving a wizard and a dragon. Each pattern is  fully illustrated with dozens of color photographs from start to finish.There are  patterns and full color photos for 10 additional projects. Shawn guides you through the carving with tips and techniques for wood selection, using and adapting patterns,with a list of tools and materials, painting and finishing. Once your familiar with the techniques you can create your own designs and color schemes. Use the illustrations and knowledge of Shawn Cipa to create your very own creature that is a little different than normal. Start with the wizard and dragon and progress to to the magic of a little green fairy.

Here are a few patterns you can create:

• Dragon: with his tongue sticking out.
• Wizard: Holding a Magical Cane.
• Unicorn sitting with one hoof up.
• Mermaid sitting on a rock.
• Phoenix, with wings spread and fire below.
• Sorcerer holding a Crystal Ball.
• Sorceress, with a crown holding a magical wand.
• Red Dragon: with pointed tail and snarling teeth.
• Gryphon with an eagles head and the rear of a lion.
• Winged Lion sitting on a base.
• Seahorse, with mermaid tail sitting on waves.
• Little Green Faerie, with wings, sitting on a mushroom.

Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood Book Specifications:

• Softcover.
• 114 Pages.
• Author, Shawn Cipa.