Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded Paperback - 2014
by Jim Widess; Ginger Summit
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The largest and most extensive guide to this popular folk art
For centuries gourds have been sculpted and engraved for use as ornaments, vessels, and utensils. Artists today continue this venerable tradition, creating extraordinary designs on gourds of all shapes and sizes. This authoritative and lavishly illustrated volume features the work of 92 international artists, covering every style of gourd carving.
All decorative carving methods are presented in detail, including fretwork, engraving, chip carving, gouge work, relief carving, inlay, and sculptural carving. The authors introduce every tool and technique you'll ever need, and walk you through a series of projects that further illuminate the craft.
With new patterns and new color photographs of exquisitely carved gourds, Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised and Expanded is the essential reference for both crafters and art collectors.
This amazingly comprehensive volume includes:
-Spectacular new examples of gourd carving artistry
-More than 625 color photographs
-Contributions by 92 gourd artists from around the world
-Projects and tutorials in every major technique
-Instructions for both hand tools and powered rotary carvers
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- Title Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded
- Author Jim Widess; Ginger Summit
- Binding Paperback
- Edition REV EXP
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing
- Date 2014-08
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9781565238251 / 1565238257
- Weight 1.83 lbs (0.83 kg)
- Dimensions 10.93 x 8.49 x 0.56 in (27.76 x 21.56 x 1.42 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Vegetable carving, Gourd craft
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014004315
- Dewey Decimal Code 745.924
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