Woodcarvers will enjoy the challenge of these 21 beautiful floral designs, specially selected by noted expert Mack Sutter for attractiveness and appeal. Full-size patterns are organized in order of increasing difficulty, and are accompanied by detailed notes and photographs of the finished projects. You will find a wealth of expert advice on wood selection, finishing techniques, tools and more, plus intriguing botanical information and descriptions of the flowers' symbolic and historical significance.
Delightful, exciting-to-carve patterns include the Aztec Lily, Dogwood, Rose, Bluebell, Morning Glory, Lily of the Valley, Water Hyacinth, Iris, Tulip, Skunk Cabbage, Calla Lily, Water Lily, Orchid, Daffodil, Sunflower, Dahlia, Prickly Pear, Torch Ginger, Thistle, Gaillardia, and Pine Cone Cluster.
Create a wide variety of handsome projects using these decorative motifs. Carve wall plaques, boxes, furniture, and other items to keep for yourself or give as treasured gifts.
Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.