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CARVING: ANIMALS | 63 Carving Bears and Bunnies • TomWolfe • Be- ginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine, Tom creates bunnies and bears that are the epitome of “cuddly,” and are a favorite of children and adults alike. These projects are perfect for the person who carves for relaxation. After band saw- ing the patterns they can be completed with the simplest of tools—a knife, a gouge, a veiner, and nail set. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-267-8 • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.95 CAD Carving a Kid’s Size Rocking Horse • Tom Wolfe • Step by step, Tom leads the carver through the process of constructing and carving a “kid size” rocking horse. This is the perfect project for a Christmas present that will be cherished gen- eration after generation. And even though it is ambitious, the instructions and illustrations will enable even the novice carver to complete a work of which they can be proud. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 275 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 88740-852-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Animals -- Bunnies and Chipmunks • Rosalyn Daisey • 739 photos and five patterns illustrate all the steps necessary to create rabbits and chipmunks in various poses. Each animal carv- ing has its own unique personality that seems to come to life as the project progresses. Rosalyn, a carver with 30 years experience, leads readers through the project from cutting out the blank, to painting, and completing the projects. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 739 color images; 5 pat- terns; & 4 color palettes. • 256 pp • 978-0-7643- 3885-4 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD Carving Card-Carrying Critters with Power • Cheryl Castles • A step-by-step guide to making card-carrying critters—fanciful creations that put your business card in the best possible light. These cute and unique items will enchant and delight young and old carvers and be a best seller at the next show or craft fair. Patterns and a gallery of pictures help you get started with any of seven species. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 298 col- or photos • 72 pp • 978-0-7643-0274-9 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Cheetahs • Dale Power • Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Dale guides the novice and veteran carver through the process of capturing the beauty, speed, and grace of the amazing cheetah.With a combo of hand and power carving tools, wood burning equipment, and paints, step-by-step instructions and color photos simply and pleasurably guide the carver through each phase. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 696-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Comical Bears • Robert Neuenschwan- der • A whimsical cowboy character bear comes to life from a rough block of wood! Methods not found in any other carving book will be appreci- ated by all carvers. More than 300 detailed color photos showing blocking, carving, detailing, finish- ing, and sharpening techniques, plus a gallery and detailed patterns showing all eight members of the bear family, including holiday favorites. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-896-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Egg Animals • Mary Finn • Charming animals from commercially available wooden eggs. Egg animals can come out of the egg in any di- rection and can be made standing, sitting, or lying down. Detailed instructions and color photos show carving techniques for a crouching rabbit, sitting bear, chubby pig, and a fire-breathing dragon. Projects require minimal work space; great for those with limited access to saws or other large equipment. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 185 color photos • 48 pp • 978-0-7643-1415-5 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Miniature Animals with Debbie Barr • Debbie Barr • Create miniature animals from basswood, butternut, or walnut scraps left over from larger works. The complete carving process with clear instructions, sound advice, and more than 200 color illustrations and instructions for painting the figure. A photographic gallery rounds out the presentation. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • over 200 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0- 7643-0936-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Miniature Carousel Animals with Dale Power • Dale Power • Direct instructions and 267 color photos illustrating the steps neces- sary to transform a simple basswood blank into an impressive carousel goat. He uses a variety of hand and power tools to complete the project and covers wood burning, painting, and mounting techniques. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 267 color photos, 12 patterns for 8 animals • 64 pp • 978-0-7643- 0312-8 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Nature's Rascals: Woodcarving an Armadillo, Skunk, Mouse, and Raccoon • Leah Wachter • With more than 230 brilliant color photographs, paint color charts, and precise pat- terns, Leah Wachter guides woodcarvers through the creation of incredibly detailed small animals that are big on character. Carving, woodburning, and painting techniques are presented with pat- terns for four animals. A color gallery is included. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 232 color, 21 b/w images • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-1966-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Noah’s Ark: Mrs. Noah & Friends, The Animals of North America • David Sabol • Step-by-step techniques for carving Noah’s wife or one of several animals native to North America. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos, patterns for 18 figures • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 731-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Noah’s Ark: Noah and Friends With the Animals of Africa • David Sabol • Populate your own ark with sprightly wooden animals from Africa, two by two. Noah himself will be there to supervise. Instructions in traditional carving tech- niques and realistic painting are given with clear captions and color photographs. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 272 color photos, 24 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-779-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Noah's Ark: Monkeys and Apes • David Sabol • Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. David takes the reader through every step in the carving of monkeys and apes with enjoyable, straightforward directions accompanied by clear color photographs. His traditional carving techniques are explained in detail. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 270+ color photos, 17 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-971-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish • Frank C. Russell • From the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish. More than 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish. Illustrations of proper directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other detail features are provided with many of the patterns. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 130 b/w & 25 color images • 128 pp • 978-0-7643-2473-4 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition • Frank C. Russell • With 192 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Sixteen project plans are provided: a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 192 color images, 33 line drawings • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-5872-2 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Carving Storybook Mice • David Sabol • Here, in more than 230 color photos and clear, concise instructions is what the carver needs to make the process of carving mice both enjoyable and re- warding. Techniques for soldering brass, placing glass eyes, and applying color stains to the finished mouse accompany the wood carving instructions. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 267 color photos, 21 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0236-7 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Teddy Bears: with Kelley Stadelman • Kelley Stadelman • The spirit of the teddy bear is captured in this detailed guide. With color photos illustrating each phase, from laying out the blank, to painting and antiquing the finished product, the carver will enjoy creating a lovable bear. The “Teddy Bear Boy” project is carved completely, plus there are patterns for other bears, with a gallery to show the finished creations. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos, patterns, gallery • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-890-8 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving the Coyote • Dale Power • Using both hand and power tools, Dale leads you through the carving of a realistic howling coyote. Easy step-by- step instructions and full color photos make the process a delight. You will not only learn how to carve the coyote, but create realistic fur patterns, paint your coyote, and mount it in a natural sur- rounding. Gallery photographs provide informative perspectives on the coyote • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-567-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving the Elk • Dale Power • Step-by-step in- structions make carving the elk—with a combina- tion of hand and power tools—an easy task. More than 250 color photographs illustrate each tech- nique. Methods for positioning of the elk, burning, painting, and mounting are included, along with patterns for two elk. Gallery photos provide per- spectives of the animal carved and of additional elk. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-566-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Horse Carving with Tom Wolfe: with Tom Wolfe • Tom Wolfe • This book takes the carver through the steps of carving a frisky colt. Using hand and power tools Tom creates the form, de- tail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt’s sibling and sire, as well as those for sever- al other horses. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250+ color photos/Patterns • 64 pp • 978-0- 88740-649-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Storybook Animals: Rabbits and Other Woodland Creatures • David Sabol • Storybook animals come to life in the hands of veteran carver David Sabol. A wonderful rabbit is presented as the feature carving project, with more than 260 col- or photographs and clear, concise instructions to guide the reader through every step. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 260+ color photos, 17 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0307-4 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD