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Carving Miniature Carousel Animals: Country Fair Style

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This book includes the plans for many horses and there aren't a lot of separate parts per each horse, which is good. He handles all you need to know in a basic, down to earth manner including wood grain, finishing, etc. He's carved over 1,000 horses so I guess he knows what he's talking about. I hope he puts out other books about different carving styles of carousel horses (especially Mullers) in the future.

The instructions and illustrations in this book makes carousel woodcarving for the beginner or pro a real pleasure. Everything needed in the way of instruction is included in this book. A great addition to any woodworker's library.

I have taken classes from the author, and the book is written just like his classes. The book goes step by step through the whole process of carving the carousel. I have observed some of Mr. Rienhardt's other works and I hope he continues to write other great books on carousel carving.

This book offers the beginner and experienced carver alike a clear and easy to understand way to make your own miniature carosel animal. Horse shown, other for inspiration. You'll like it.

This is an AWESOME book that takes you step by step for carving your first carousel horse. Has numerous color photos of completed horses that can be used as studies. The book teaches you how to carve the first one, and others after the first become even easier. After carving my second horse, I am now anxious to begin the third. An awesome book to have in your carving library, it expands my abilities as a wood carver. AND, don't be afraid to deviate from the book. Only bad thing about this book is that the binding has given way to center pages, probably due to my overuse of the book for reference.

For the person who wants to try their hand at carving a realistic miniature carousel horse, this book is complete. He reviews the history of the carousel, the styles of the different artists, and how full size horses are constructed. He gives detailed instructions from slab of wood to finished horse with lots of good clear photos. He gives great practical suggestions on products to use and how to use them. He covers tools and how to apply them, especially on tricky areas. He also covers making your own patterns in mini or full size from photos you take of real carousel animals. Despite the title, some of the horses are delightfully ornate and complex. He gives detailed info on how to reproduce the effects, from armor to peekaboo holes in manes. Finally, he captures the wonder and magic of the carousel and lists organizations of people who still love them! If you could only have one book on the topic, this would give you all all the info you'd need to create your own mini carousel animal.