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 a screaming keystone grotesque-provide ...
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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 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.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 159 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, color, Line drawings, Figures. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. 2009. Paperback. Explores the history, creation, and symbolism of gargoyle, grotesque, and chimera. This book includes two complete step-by-step projects and an additional 10 original patterns for rowdy characters, like the Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque. Num Pages: 160 pages, full colour including photographs. BIC Classification: WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 183 x 14. Weight in Grams: 612......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, color, Line drawings, Figures. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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