Complete Book of Gourd Carving

This is an extensive survey of gourd carving, with many examples, full color photographs, and instructions on carving gourds. After a brief survey of historical carving, the authors introduce you to the tools and techniques (from traditional handmade tools to modern power tools). Some of the many chapters are engraving, cutout designs, chip carving, relief carving, and carving with gouges. Filled with page after page of full color photographs of carved gourds.

192 pages. List $17.95