Helen Gibson Carves the Animals of the Nativity

Helen Gibson Carves the Animals of the Nativity

A step-by-step guide through the process of carving each one of the animals of the nativity scene, with color photographs to illustrate every cut. 

In her previous book, Helen Gibson shared her techniques for carving the human figures of the nativity story: Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the wise men, and the shepherds. Now she returns to the story to complete the scene by carving the animals, of the nativity: camels, sheep, cattle, and donkeys.

Helen has a highly detailed style of carving that is perfect for this subject. The reader is lead step-by-step through the process of carving one of the animals. Clear color photographs illustrate every cut. A gallery of the other animals shown from every angle and patterns help the carver complete the set.

Size: 8.5in x 11.0in  |  Pages: 64  |  250 color photos, patterns