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Whittling the Old Sea Captain, Revised Edition (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Photos and Patterns for Sailors, Buoys, Lobster Traps, Wooden Crates, and Oars, with Carving & Painting Instructions

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All aboard for whittling fun!Over 100 photos guide you through the projects, cut-by-cutPatterns for the Old Sea Captain, First Mate, and Second MateAdditional patterns for buoys, lobster traps, crates, and oarsStep-by-step demonstrations for carving, painting, and stainingCome aboard with carver and woodcarving instructor Mike Shipley as he shows you how to carve a sea-worthy old sailor and his crew!More than 100 step-by-step photos show you how to carve, paint, and stain the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Patterns are also included for nautical accessories like buoys, lobster traps, wooden crates, and oars, so you can set an entire realistic sea-faring scene!Inside, you'll learn the secrets of creating colorful personalities in wood and discover finishing techniques that provide impressive results. Whittling the Old Sea Captain includes step-by-step carving and painting demonstrations, patterns, and color photos of the finished crew, to ensure success! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; Revised edition (November 1, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156523815X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.44 x 0.13 x 10.92 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #438,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #203 in Carving Crafts #700 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #39,446 in Arts & Photography (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • I can smell the salt, no wait, it's the fish!
I carve cowboys! Well, now I carve cowboys and seamen. This book is crisp and well detailed in the process and produces a excellent carving (or three.)
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023 by Hatmancando

  • good instructions
nice patterns good pictures
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021 by Smart dog

  • Sea Captain
I like Mike Shipley’s books for the patterns.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019 by david r.

  • Simplify this figure...
One of the favorites up here in Maine..!! Always popular, and now it appears I can easily do some variations myself..!! Book makes it simple to follow through the whole procedure. Worth the price..!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015 by Norman Sullivan

  • Whittling the Old Sea Captain,
Haven't used yet. Seems to be fully detailed.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019 by Roger Hornsby

  • Good book
Good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019 by Amazon Customer

  • Buy it
Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019 by stephen r.

  • Ok
Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019 by Amazon Customer

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