Woodcarving the Nativity in Folk Art Style: Step by Step Instructions and Patterns for a 15-Piece Manger Scene

by Shawn Cipa

Overview

Learn to carve a one-of-a-kind Nativity that will be cherished for years to come. Featuring step-by-step carving and painting instruction for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and full-sized patterns for the rest of the figures including: Kneeling Angel, Flying Angel, Three Wiseman, Camel, Shepherd and Lamb, Kneeling Shepherd, Sheep, Ox, Donkey and of course, the stable under which they are placed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565232020
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/28/2003
Pages:	88
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth, Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving the Nativity, and Carving Folk Art Figures. Cipa was featured in Carving Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish. He earned national recognition for his carving in 2000 by taking first place in the Santa Carving Competition sponsored by Woodcraft Corporation. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.

Table of Contents

About the Author vi Introduction 1 Chapter One: Getting Started 3 Chapter Two: Carve and Paint Joseph 9 Chapter Three: Carve and Paint Mary 27 Chapter Four: Carve and Paint the Holy Child 41 Chapter Five: Patterns Kneeling Angel 49 Flying Angel 53 Wiseman One: Caspar 55 Wiseman Two: Melchior 59 Wiseman Three: Balthazar 61 Camel 65 Stable 67 Shepherd and Lamb 71 Shepherd Kneeling 73 Sheep 75 Ox 77 Donkey 79

Editorial Reviews

I have carved almost every figure from this book as a Christmas present for my mother. I found the instructions concise and easy to follow, particularly when paired with the excellent photo illustrations. The basic figure shapes are defined in detail and easily applied to the remaining figures with little modification. In fact minor alterations have been used to create additional figures such as the little drummer boy. I have an extensive carving library and rank this book as one of my absolute favorites. I strongly reccomend this book for all level of carvers.

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