Books

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Fan Carver’s World has published two books that will answer your questions about fan-carving. These 8 1/2" x 11" full-color books detail this Old World folk art. They contain fan bird history, patterns, full scale illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Both books were produced in their entirety in the U.S.A.
These two books are now offered as eBooks as well as paperback.
  • FAN-CARVING …by Sally and David Nye

  • FAN-CARVING is an 8 1/2" x 11" full-color, 72-page book.
  • It details the Old World folk art of fan-carving.

  • The book contains: European legends and customs How and when it came to America A guide to wood selection How to work with fresh wood Step-by-step instructions on how to make fans and fan birds Full-color photos of each step Full-scale templates of 5 different birds. $19.95
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  • $15.00
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…More FAN-CARVING, is a continuation of the first book. It is an 8 1/2" x 11" full-color, 144-page book with more in-depth information about fan-carving.
The book contains: More in-depth history of the fan bird and its symbolism More on the essential cuts regarding how and why they are made More wood basics and performance, including moisture content17 amazing creations with full-scale illustrations and step-by-step instructions Emphasis on how/what mistakes can happen and why they do
PatternsTo view the 17 amazing creations, click HERE $29.95
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eBook $25.00
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