{"product_id":"complete-book-of-gourd-carving-jim-widess-9781565238251","title":"Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised \u0026 Expanded","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative guide covers every method and style of gourd carving, with contributions by 92 international gourd artists and more than 625 gorgeous color photographs. Fretwork, engraving, chip carving, gouge work, relief carving, inlay, and sculptural carving are all thoroughly examined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA newly expanded gallery section will inspire gourd artists everywhere, and is the largest ever published. Color photographs of exquisitely carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world. Step-by-step projects introduce new tools and techniques in progressive order of difficulty. Detailed instructions are provided for working with both hand tools and powered rotary carvers. Filled with new patterns and photos, creative ideas and remarkable examples, Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised and Expanded is an essential reference for both crafters and art collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Widess, Ginger Summit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1565238257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781565238251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fox Chapel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.93h x 8.49w x 0.56d","brand":"Jim Widess","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985150083327,"sku":"9781565238251","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e855289a-0d20-4493-81ab-28677b173e7c.jpg?v=1683275844","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/complete-book-of-gourd-carving-jim-widess-9781565238251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}