Description

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From internationally known artist Lora S. Irish comes this complete how-to guide on the craft of carving foam. Perfect for beginners to learn how to carve and paint amazing objects from easy-to-handle foam, you'll develop your skills in a full range of carving and cutting techniques, both with knives and hotwire tools. Accessible for crafters of any age, Complete Starter Guide to Foam Carving Crafts includes 12 step-by-step projects that vary in size, from seasonal d cor, a Santa, and costume accessories to props, jack-o'-lanterns, lettering, numbers, and more. Also included are detailed tutorials on how to carve expressive facial features for eyes, noses, teeth, wrinkles, and other unique characteristics to bring any project to life. Learn a new and exciting craft with endless possibilities from an expert artist with this one-of-a-kind guide.

About the Author

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Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.