Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded

Jim Widess, Ginger Summit

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Fox Chapel Publishing
01 August 2014

Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

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 around the world. Step-by-step projects introduce new tools and techniques in progressive order of difficulty. Detailed instructions are provided for working with both hand tools and powered rotary carvers. Filled with new patterns and photos, creative ideas and remarkable examples, Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised and Expanded is an essential reference for both crafters and art collectors.

By: Jim Widess, Ginger Summit
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 853g
ISBN: 9781565238251
ISBN 10: 1565238257
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ginger Summit and Jim Widess have written several gourd craft books. Ginger lives Los Altos Hills, California. Jim is the owner of The Caning Shop in Berkeley, California.

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Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded

Jim Widess, Ginger Summit

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