Carving Bears and Bunnies

Bunnies and bears are a favorite of children and adults alike. Beginning with a plain block of basswood or white pine, Tom Wolfe creates a menagerie of characters.

These projects are perfect for those who carve for relaxation. After the patterns are bandsawn, they can be completed with the simplest of tools: a knife, a gouge, a veiner and nailset. Wolfe helps the less experienced reader with the basic skills required for carving. Those who are more experienced will value a few of the secrets and shortcuts he has learned over the years.

The projects can be adapted so that your bear or bunny will take on a different character through its size, position, and/or color. Your imagination is all that is necessary to make the changes.

Softcover, 64 pages, 1997.