{"product_id":"fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-david-western-9781565233744","title":"Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons: Understanding, Designing, and Carving Romantic Heirlooms","description":"Learn to create beautiful lovespoons-hand-carved symbols of love and deep affection that have been popular for centuries. With 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns, this book will help you to enjoy this wonderful craft no matter what your carving skill level. Sections on the history of lovespoon carving, selecting woods, using and maintaining tools, applying long-lasting finishes, and customizing your own designs ensure every aspect of your lovespoon carving project goes smoothly. The fascinating history and romantic symbolism of the lovespoon is further complimented by an inspiring gallery of modern and historical pieces carved in a variety of styles. This is the most thorough and detailed book available on the subject of lovespoon carving. Listen to the Dave Western CBC interview recorded 12\/13\/08(Real Audio Player required)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Western\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1565233743\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781565233744\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 10\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.94h x 8.40w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2009 pg. 285","brand":"David Western","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939660923135,"sku":"9781565233744","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_c2585952-6f5e-485c-9eb4-4d80d7004186.jpg?v=1681442776","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-david-western-9781565233744","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}