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Canes are an amazing creation. They can help you keep balance and be used as a weapon. Create a fantastic cane that will be treasured as a work of art and passed down through your family for years to come. Award-winning carving artist Lora S. Irish shows how to carve your own expressive cane toppers from found wood in this enjoyable guide. Fifteen imaginative projects include whimsical wizards, comic caricatures, proud eagles, mythical dragons, and more. Lora offers expert advice on harvesting and seasoning wild sticks, attaching handles to the staff, placing grips, painting, finishing, and more. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful color photographs make Cane Topper Wood Carving a book that you’ll return to again and again. 160 pages, Softcover, ISBN 978-1-56523-959-3. · Guide to carving expressive cane toppers from found wood · 15 step-by-step carving projects · Imaginative subjects include caricatures, wood spirits, dragons, dogs, frogs and more · Expert advice on harvesting and seasoning wild sticks, attaching handles to the staff, placing grips, painting, finishing and more
