A Folk Carved Nativity: Step-By-Step to a Beautiful Christmas Heirloom, With 11 Detailed Patterns (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

A Folk Carved Nativity: Step-By-Step to a Beautiful Christmas Heirloom, With 11 Detailed Patterns (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

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Book Description
Donna Hefty's folk carved nativity is so special it will delight the collector and be a real treasure to hand down from generation to generation. Adults and children alike will find it charming. Donna makes carving approachable and simple for all ages. Not only are there eleven highly defined patterns, but Donna will take you step-by-step through the process of both carving and painting. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and an easy-to-follow description of the technique. A gallery shows the finished figures. The result is a wonderful project for carvers of all skill levels., 250+ color photos, 11 patterns, 8 1/2" x 11"

A Folk Carved Nativity: Step-By-Step to a Beautiful Christmas Heirloom, With 11 Detailed Patterns (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers),Donna Hefty,Marc Hefty,Schiffer Publishing,0887408818,Art & Art Instruction,Carving,Crafts & Hobbies,Creches (Nativity scenes),Cráeches (Nativity scenes),Hobbies/Crafts,Sculpture,Wood-carved figurines,Wood-carving,Carving & carvings,Christmas books

Book Contents:

1. A Hand Papermaker's Sourcebook
2. American Artists
3. Amish Arts of Lancaster County
4. Art of the Automobile in Miniature: The Works of Gerald and Phyllis Wingrove-Model Engineers
5. A World of Quilts: 10 Projects Using Ethnic Fabrics
6. Beading & Braiding Art (Tommy Nelson's Playpak)
7. Beading Kit: Everything You Need To Create Your Own Fashion Necklace [Box set]
8. Bugs and Birds in Origami (Origami)
9. Celtic Borders & Decoration
10. Ceramic Art in Finland: A Contemporary Tradition

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