Classic Carving Patterns by Lora S Irish

An excellent resource for woodcarvers, this book is filled with easy-to-reproduce outline patterns and detailed sketches. While not a "How To" book, the author does discuss themes, placement & basic designs. Some patterns include scrolls, leaves, vines, ribbons, letters, a lion, eagles, & dragons.

Classic Carving Patterns is divided up into design types:

• Pattern & Shape Themes
• Line Designs
• Triangular Designs
• Square & Rectangular Designs
• Circular & Oval Designs
• S- & C- Curve Designs
• Mirror-Image Designs
• Free-Form Designs
• Planning & Placement

ISBN 978-1-56158-318-8

185 pages, Paperback