Carving Traditional Woodspirits with Tom Wolfe

A wood-carving guide book on carving traditional woodspirits

Master carver Tom Wolfe provides step-by-step instruction on carving woodspirits in the traditional Bavarian way. The woodspirits are carved from a section of a tree, with the branch forming the hat. Of course, Wolfe brings his own inimitable style to the carving, making it lively and creative.

• The guide takes carvers step-by-step through the carving process, which is illustrated via full-color photographs.
• While there can be no patterneach woodspirit is unique because it springs from a unique piece of woodthe technique and the sequence of carving can be easily learned through Wolfe’s instruction.
• A gallery of several woodspirits will give the carver many ideas about the variety and variations they can obtain when they release the Spirits from the Wood.

Wolfe’s books on carving have been popular for decades, appealing toeveryone from the newest learner to the most seasoned veteran because ofthe simple methods and obvious enjoyment Wolfe brought to his art. Thisbook is a must-have for the library of any carver.

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