Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded
Ideas and Instructions for Fretwork, Relief, Chip Carving, and Other Decorative Methods
$60.42
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2014
Summary
This authoritative guide covers every method and style of gourd carving, with contributions by 92 international gourd artists and more than 625 gorgeous color photographs. Fretwork, engraving, chip carving, gouge work, relief carving, inlay, and sculptural carving are all thoroughly examined.
A newly expanded gallery section will inspire gourd artists everywhere, and is the largest ever published. Color photographs of exquisitely carved gourds present crafts styles from countries arou…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781565238251 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1565238257 |
| Author: | Jim Widess, Ginger Summit |
| Publisher: | Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Edition: | Revised edition |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 853g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm x 14mm |
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About The Author
Jim Widess
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit are the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments.
Jim has a zeal for visual instruction for crafts. Since 1980, he has authored and co-authored over a dozen craft books on subjects including gourd crafting, chair caning, basket weaving and various Hawaiian crafts.
Ginger has been decorating gourds since 1990. She is a retired teacher and author of many books on gourd crafting. She travels the country giving lectures, demonstrations, and artist workshops.
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