Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth

By Shawn Cipa

Recreate the Romance and Mystery of the Great Creatures of Legend Since the dawn of recorded history, beings such as wizards, dragons, faeries, mermaids, and other creatures of lore have been a part of many cultures. In Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood you'll find expert guidance on carving these fascinating figures, and you'll be encouraged to use these patterns to help spur unique design ideas of your own. Projects and patterns featuring some of the most popular creatures in mythology are featured in this instructional carving guide. A complete introduction, including advice on using the proper tools, selecting wood and paint types, and pattern making and alterations, is coupled with two carving and painting demonstrations. Both novice and advanced carvers can take their turn with 12 detailed patterns of popular fantasy figures, including a wizard, unicorn, troll, gargoyle, phoenix, and gryphon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565232542
• ISBN13: 9781565232549
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Carving Book w/Great Pictures! Highly Recommended!

"Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood" is a great book for the entry level or intermediate carver. I am just starting out in carving and found the projects challenging, but not out of reach. The sections on tools and finishes are a little light and I would have liked more information, but there are other books that cover these areas better. The pictures throughout the book are just fantastic and are very helpful! This really helped me a lot! Highly Recommended!

Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood

This is a very good book. The pictures are plain (clear) which makes for easier cut outs and carving. There is plenty of detail but not so much it takes away from the carving. There is good variety for carvers. The carving step by step section is very well written making it easy to follow directions. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in fantasy carving.

You cannot fail

Carving in 3D seems more difficult than 2D. Except when you are guided in the process. This is where Shawn does it great.

carving for the beginner

Loved the book but wish he had included a list of good places to find and brands of tools that work best. Also wish he had included a western type dragon besides the oriental one. Good book even for beginners since he shows step by step how to carve all the included designs.