Название: Woodcarving a Christmas Chess Set: Patterns and Instructions for Caricature Carving
Автор: Dwayne Gosnell
Издательство: Fox Chapel Publishing
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 24 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, the holidays, and woodcarving into this one incredible project! Perfect for beginner to intermediate and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With the 6 provided full-size patterns, you'll carve playful reindeer knights, adorable elf pawns, wintry North Pole rooks, merry snowman bishops, and of course, Jolly Old Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your holiday-themed carvings, as well as making a chess board.

Police officer by day and a wood carver by night, author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers who began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work in law enforcement. Woodcarving a Jolly Christmas Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while also building your carving skills!