Woodcarving Noah's Ark: Carving and Painting Instructions for the Noah, the Ark, and 14 Pairs of Animals

by Shawn Cipa

Overview

As one of the most popular stories of the Bible, the legend of Noah and the Ark is passed from generation to generation. Now, with the expert guidance of acclaimed woodcarver Shawn Cipa, bring the story to life with a hand-carved set that will be cherished for generations. Each project features helpful photographs and professional carving tips and techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565234772
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth, Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving the Nativity, and Carving Folk Art Figures. Cipa was featured in Carving Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish. He earned national recognition for his carving in 2000 by taking first place in the Santa Carving Competition sponsored by Woodcraft Corporation. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Noah and the Flood

Biblical information on the ark (what is looked like, how big it was, how many animals were carried in it)

Flood stories from other cultures

History of Noah's ark as a traditional folk art subject / toy in centuries past
Chapter 2: Step-by-Step Projects

Ark (constructing)

Noah (carving and painting)

Lion (carving and painting)
Chapter 3: Pattern

Noah's Wife

Lion

Elephant

5 additional TBD

Appendix: Carving Basics

Editorial Reviews

The song, "If I were a carpenter", keeps running through my head, except with a little editing of the words ."If I were a woodcarver" - oh what a great book to have!!

Not only does the book provide detailed instructions (including wonderful photos) to carve 14 different "two by twos" animals, Noah, and "Mrs. Noah", but it also includes patterns for the ark, which doesn't rely on carving for its creation.

What I really love about this book is that it can be used not only for the ark project but for farm animals or animals in general. I also see a possibility for creating "rough cut" figures as well as ones with details such as manes or eyes. What child (or adult, really) wouldn't love any of these options?!

My Ratings of The Book
Layout and Appearance: Beautiful photos nicely laid out with the instructions. Thumbs Up!
Instructions: Very clear how-to instructions, projects. (Ex. the lion has 56 photos for the carving process and 16 photos of the finishing process. Thumbs Up!
Projects Selection: One project that can be adapted for many purposes. Great.
Inspiration: Once you have the hang of carving animals and people - the sky is the limit! Thumbs Up!
Overall: Thumbs Up!

What a delightful book! This book by Shawn Cipa contains full carving and finishing instructions for Noah, the ark itself and 14 pairs of animals from the simple house cats, doves, to owls sheep, toucans and elephants and more. Cipa covers all the details like in which direction the wood grain should be. He shows you in detail how to build the famous ark. Select the paint and color types and how to apply them. The animals (in pairs) are described in great detail. This is the perfect book to use to start a perfect Christmas gift for those young ones on your list.

Incorporating carving patterns and tips as well as the Biblical story of the epic Flood, and its many interpretations around the world, Woodcarving Noah's Ark by Shawn Cipa is aimed at woodcarvers of beginning skill level and up who want to create a Noah's Ark set in a folk art style. Complete instructions are included for carving Noah and the lion, as well as plans and patterns for a three-tiered ark, Noah's wife and 14 additional pairs of animals. Woodcarving Noah's Ark (Fox Chapel Publishing, ISBN 978-1-56523-477-2) is priced at $22.95.

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