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Tom Wolfe's cane carving books have been popular with readers. in this new one, Tom starts with a sapling straight from the hillside and takes the carver through each step to create a charming cane. He begins with prepping the sapling, helps the reader think through the design of the spirit that will emerge, and explains the various carving techniques that are needed to do the work. Finally he shows the painting and finishing steps, including ways to conceal unexpected problems. _x000D_Each step is clearly photographed in color, with a concise, easy-to-understand explanation of what is happening and how to do it. _x000D_This is a clear and informative guide and will be valued by carvers of every skill level. AUTHOR: With nearly 50 books and 100s of seminars behind him, Tom Wolfe is a preeminent character carver and has shared his knowledge with thousands of carvers. He lives near Boone, North Carolina, where his shop is at Grandfather Mountain.

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The book takes you right through from selecting a piece of wood to carving and painting the wood spirit. Wood spirits are a very popular carving subject and this book will be helpful to those looking to try carving one. The style taught in this book certainly makes for some very characterful canes. - The Woodcarvers Gazette, Autumn 2016

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With nearly 50 books and 100s of seminars behind him, Tom Wolfe is a preeminent character carver and has shared his knowledge with thousands of carvers. He lives near Boone, North Carolina, where his shop is at Grandfather Mountain.

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