Carving Nativity Figures
Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Nativity set at The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul; Philadelphia, Pa
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128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns $9.16 Compound figures are created when a single object is shaped so that two different subjects are revealed when the object is turned 90 degrees—from one angle it is an angel, from another a butterfly. This intermediate level scroll saw book provides 40 patterns for creating these objects and detailed instructions on how to execute the tricky scroll saw maneuvers required to cut them…. |
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Flat Plane Carving the Nativity (Schiffer Book for Carvers) $12.63 Many wood carvers have attempted and failed in carving the nativity, thwarted by the myriad details of so many figures. Now, Lynn Diel brings a refreshing simplicity to the scene. He uses flat plane carving techniques on basswood to create a beautiful tableau that even a novice can successfully complete. Using over 250 color images, 4 patterns, and clear step-by-step instructions, the reader is ta… |
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Oaxacan Ceramics: Traditional Folk Art by Oaxacan Women $11.95 Prized by collectors worldwide, Oaxacan crafts are among the most popular forms of folk art today. This celebration of Mexican ceramics combines a gallery of more than one hundred stunning photographs with an insightful text that illuminates the artistry and the artists–all of whom are women. The fanciful, brightly colored works spring from the rich imaginations of rural women drawing on enduring… |