Shawn Cipa Boeken

Projects and patterns featuring some of the most popular creatures in mythology including a wizard, unicorn, troll, gargoyle, phoenix, and gryphon.

Two complete projects, fascinating history and myth, and 26 additional full page patterns for creating functional and decorative gargoyles from wood. Learn to carve a traditional water-spouting gargoyle and classic grotesque with step-by-step instructions. Includes 10 additional patterns for mythical creatures incorporated into architectural elements, like a working doorknocker.

Designed for beginning and intermediate carvers, this book helps you create mythical creatures with in-depth carving and painting demonstrations. It offers expert guidance for carving all the great creatures of legend, including wizards, dragons, faeries, mermaids and more. It also includes a basic introduction to woodcarving.