Soapstone Carving for Children©  second edition

Out of a stone a bird was born

Written By Bonnie Gosse

Photography By Dave Gosse

8 1/2in x 7 3/4in, 47 pages

black and white interior

Penumbra Press

ISBN 0 921254318

Soapstone Carving for Children

Item #101

$ 14.95 (U.S. funds)

Soapstone carving for children is an exciting craft book that brings joy and satisfaction to both children and adults. Black and white photographs, line drawings and easy to follow text provide clear step by step instructions. Safety information keeps children and adults on the right path while a history of the art form in Canada enhances respect for Inuit carvings. Working drawings structure enthusiasm to help readers with their projects.

Contents
ONE SOAPSTONE   INFORMATION
Safety Procedures 8
Safe Carving 9
Tools 9
TWO CARVING   A   ROCK
Choosing your rock 13
Sketching a working drawing 14
Putting the working drawing on your soapstone 16
Making a blocked-out figure 17
Making the sawcuts 18
Adding the second view 21
Making the general body shape 22
Perfecting the body shape 26
Smoothing with steel wool 27
Sanding 28
Waxing 30
Care and first aid 32
THREE SAMPLE  SKETCHES  FOR  PROJECTS 33
FOUR HISTORY  OF  SOAPSTONE  CARVING  IN  CANADA
Where to buy soapstone 46
Bibliography 47

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