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Carving Nature: Wildlife Studies in Wood

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After paying $4.00 in overdue library fines, I'm buying this book for us! Both my husband and I carve. He prefers the natural wood finish; I usually paint my carvings. This book will work for both of us--but is a particular treasure for those don't want to paint. Husband is just finishing the cobra snake in this book. He's done it in black walnut and while I am not particularly fond of snakes, I have to admit that it is a fascinating work and a beautiful carving. Husband says he particularly likes the authors patterns and guiding advice.

Let me begin with a disclaimer. I am no carver. I do, however, appreciate carving and sculptures. To my unpractised eye, the amply illustrated book appears to be a great how-to book for the amateur to advanced carver. (Consider also who the publisher is-- the Guild of Master Craftsman...) After drooling over the illustrations in a copy of the book found at my library, I have decided to purchase a copy for a father's day gift. I anticipate my gift being well-used by my father!