Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth History, Lore, and 12 Artistic Patterns |
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| Author:
| Cipa, Shawn |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56523-329-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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From chimeras to gargoyles, this step-by-step tutorial to making these mysterious figures guides beginning woodworkers through the entire carving process and includes finishing techniques to fully capture the haunting and humorous expressions of these popular ornaments. After mastering traditional water-spouting gargoyles and classic grotesques, a pattern gallery of rowdy characters and functional projects-including a gargoyle cane-topper, a green man door knocker, a crouching imp, and...
More DescriptionFrom chimeras to gargoyles, this step-by-step tutorial to making these mysterious figures guides beginning woodworkers through the entire carving process and includes finishing techniques to fully capture the haunting and humorous expressions of these popular ornaments. After mastering traditional water-spouting gargoyles and classic grotesques, a pattern gallery of rowdy characters and functional projects-including a gargoyle cane-topper, a green man door knocker, a crouching imp, and a screaming keystone grotesque-provide new challenges for experienced carvers. A directory of where to find surviving gargoyles around the world complements fascinating information on the symbolism, legend, and lore of each spirited creature.Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving Folk Art Figures, Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style, and Wood Spirits and Green Men. He lives in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.