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Carving Figureheads and Other Nautical Designs
Alan Bridgewater
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Description for Carving Figureheads and Other Nautical Designs
Paperback. Folio. Illustrated. Very good copy.
When early seafarers first set sail...bold, larger-than-life symbolic images of power and defiance were mounted on the front of ships, in the hope that the spirit of the ship' could vanquish evil and protect sailors from harm--thus the rich tradition of carving figureheads was born. Now...today's woodcarvers can recapture some of that old-time glory in 15 exciting projects....With full-color photos, plenty of practical advice and troubleshooting tips, and clear illustrations, even new carvers will be able to produce colorful, adventurous pieces. -- Chip Chats. A fun book to have in your library. -- Carver's News ... Read more
When early seafarers first set sail...bold, larger-than-life symbolic images of power and defiance were mounted on the front of ships, in the hope that the spirit of the ship' could vanquish evil and protect sailors from harm--thus the rich tradition of carving figureheads was born. Now...today's woodcarvers can recapture some of that old-time glory in 15 exciting projects....With full-color photos, plenty of practical advice and troubleshooting tips, and clear illustrations, even new carvers will be able to produce colorful, adventurous pieces. -- Chip Chats. A fun book to have in your library. -- Carver's News ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Sterling
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780806987064
SKU
KEX0287828
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
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