Pefferly, a third generation carver, offers a guide so thorough that a novice can confidently follow precise and easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions for creating a carousel horse. Abundant and beautiful color photographs and illustrations are inserted throughout.

Carousel Horse Carving is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing

Guided by the country?s only professional director of a carousel animal carving school, even the first-time carver can capture the charm and nostalgia of an old-fashioned merry-go-round.

Carve your own brilliantly painted and bejeweled prancing horses, tigers, storks, camels, mules, goats and other fabulous carousel animals -- 31 original patterns. Exploded diagrams show how to cut and prepare each project.

Easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams for constructing colorful, revolving model of an antique carousel over a foot in diameter — with 20 enchanting animals. 16 color plates on heavy stock. 16 pages of text and black-and-white plates.

A richly illustrated volume celebrating Jewish carving traditions from the Old World to the New

FEATURES Preserving the Past By Bob Duncan The rise, fall, and rebirth of carved carousel horses Sculpting in Wood With Betty Sager Talented artist pays tribute to loved ones First Cuts A carver’s journey to becoming a member of the Caricature Carvers of America PROJECTS Carving Wooden Eggs With Linda Tudor The Grand Old Flag Egg Carving Habitat Mushroom By Kenny Vermillion Add realism to your wildlife carvings or carve this mushroom as a stand alone piece Mississippi Alligator By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Stylized Grizzly Bear By Kelly Winn Simple lines capture the essence of the animal without hours of detailing Personalized Love Spoon By Jim Gledhill Pattern template makes production carving easy Realistic Sanderling Painting Templates By Del Herbert These easy templates create a flawless finish Elf Country Stylized Mask By Mary Cook, Carved by Lou Cacioppo Combine realistic facial features with stylized techniques for a striking display Duck Tonight By Arnold Smith Facial expressions and body language let you tell a story with your carving Portable Carving Station By James M. Haumesser A sturdy, shop-made workbench that folds up when not in use Teapot Clock By Barry McKenzie Charming clock with chip-carved details is perfect for the kitchen TECHNIQUES Tool Control By Chris Pye Proper techniques for safe and efficient use All About Buying Wood By Roger Schroeder A handy reference guide and inside tips from 30 years of buying carving wood DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter From Our Mailbag News & Notes Tips & Techniques Reader Gallery New Products Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Advertising Directory & Classifieds Teacher’s Corner