Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth: History, Lore, and 12 Artistic Patterns (Fox Chapel Publishing) 350 Photos, 2 Step-by-Step Projects, Woodcarving Techniques, Tips, and More

Author: Cipa, ShawnBrand: Design OriginalsEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 160Release Date: 01-04-2009Part Number: 3294Details: Learn how to carve a gargoyle from start to finish! Step-by-step tutorials for a Traditional Water-Spouting Gargoyle and The Classic Grotesque 12 designs including the 2 practice projects and 10 more original patterns to try 350 photographs including over 100 meticulous close-ups of the step-by-step projects History and lore of gargoyles, grotesques, chimeras, and guardians, and the origins of each Helpful advice on choosing wood, carving tools, finishing techniques, achieving an authentic aged-stone look, and more Craft a legendary architectural element for your home or garden! Peering down from rooftops with their haunting, even humorous expressions, gargoyles have endured for centuries as architectural necessities designed to divert rainwater away from age-old buildings or—as legend has it—to ward off evil and protect the cathedrals