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BOOKS
Fan Carver's World has published two books that will answer your questions about fan-carving. These 8 1/2" x 11" full-color books detail this Old World folk art. They contain fan bird history, patterns, full scale illustrations and step-by-step instructions (see more information below).Both of these books were produced in their entirety in the U.S.A.
FAN-CARVING
By Sally and David Nye
FAN-CARVING, is an 8 1/2" x 11" full-color, 72 page book. It details the Old World folk art of fan-carving.
...what is it?
...how did you do that? ...one piece of wood?
...you didn't glue them on? ...what kind of wood?
...you're kidding! ...that's incredible!
...less than 3 hours?
...it's easier than I thought! ...fan-tastic!
The book contains:
European legends and customs
How and when it came to America
A guide to wood selection
How to work with fresh wood
Step-by-step instructions on how to make fans and fan birds
Full-color photos of each step
Full-scale templates of 5 different birds
$19.95 plus postage*
...more FAN-CARVING
By Sally and David Nye
...more FAN-CARVING, is a continuation of the first book. It is an8 1/2" x 11" full-color, 144 page book with more in-depth information about fan-carving.
...more history
...more patterns
...step-by-step instructions
The book contains:
more in-depth history of the fan bird and its symbolism
more on the essential cuts regarding how and why they are made
more wood basics and performance, including moisture content
17 amazing creations with full-scale illustrations and step-by-step instructions
emphasis on what mistakes can happen and why they do
