Ross Oar has many years of woodcarving experience. He not only instructs and attends woodworking shows but also carves commissioned pieces ranging in size from three inches to five and a half feet high and depicting all aspects of life. His other skills include leatherwork, engraving, forging, bead work, scrimshaw art and metal-casting and he is also the inventor of the Oar Sharpener and other patents.
For woodcarvers who want quick, easy, and affordable carving
projects, this 80-page book has it all, from whimsical animal faces
perfect for a puppet show, to beautiful relief-carved landscape
scenes, and all are made with a simple baswood egg. Written by Ross
Oar, carving expert and author of Carving Wooden Santas, Elves &
Gnomes, this new book is a collection of delightful projects suited
for the young and the young at heart. It includes three complete
step-by-step projects that guide readers to make Fred the Frog, Tom
the Cat, and a lovely relief-carved covered bridge. The patterns
are perfect for making not only puppets, but cane toppers, coat
hangers, bottle stoppers and more, plus they include design ideas
and instructions for additional options. Other amusing patterns
include a parrot, a golden retriever and dachshund, squirrel,
chimp, alligator, wild cats and more.
Ross Oark began carving at the age of 10. He majored in art and
practiced his carving while in the navy to pass the time at sea. He
is a graphic artist and works in metal as well as carving. This
book is the very best. There are a few pages dedicated to tools,
materials and safety, but the majority of the book is dedicated to
carving and projects. There are 20 whimsical projects from basswood
eggs. Each project has beautiful color photos of the project and
the descriptions are thorough. Ross has authored a small book made
up of 79 pages but it is filled with just what the carver wants -
projects, projects and more projects with lessons for each. Every
carver would love to have this book. Don't forget to give your
carver the book that they will always use all year - Father's Day,
Mother's Day or that birthday that is coming up soon. Don't forget
Christmas is just around the corner.
This is a perfect example of the finer things coming in small
packages and you will love this one. Carving Wooden Finger Puppets
and Cane Toppers Ross Oar Fox Chapel Publishing 80 Pages What a
great little book! Ross Oar has 20 fun projects carved from
basswood eggs. Whimsical finger puppets or cane toppers like a
parrot, alligator, Roscoe the Raccoon and more. Each project has
step-by-step instructions on how to turn simple basswood eggs into
lively, fun puppets or toppers. Oar has a palette of colors to show
you how to do the finish painting of the projects. There is a bonus
in oar's book, he shows you how to carve five landscape projects
into those same basswood eggs. All 20 plus projects can very easily
be turned into bottle stoppers or even attractive coat hangers.
Certainly a fun book.
ThiS book is perfect for Woodcarvers looking for a fun way to break
up those long assignments with quick and easy carvings. Each
project is evolved from a simple basswood shaped egg, using
different patterns to create some wonderful finger puppet
characters. Detailed step-by-steps introducing Tom Cat and Fred
Frog gets you on your way and once you have the basics under your
belt, you can have a go at working on the varied templates of Allie
Alligator, Ollie Ostrich, Peter Panda, Squeaker Squirrel, and
friends. There is even a colour chart attached to each character
for those who wish to add paint to their carvings, plus
instructions on how to turn your designs into cane toppers, coat
hangers and bottle stoppers. The book moves on to carving relief
landscapes, again using the basswood egg as a base, to create
scenes such as a covered bridge, a lighthouse and a train. Ideal
for the beginner looking for a fun way into carving, or for the
more experienced wanting to create novel gifts for the kids, this
book is a nice addition to your carving library.
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