Carving Wooden Finger Puppets and Cane Toppers : 20 Whimsical Projects from Basswood Eggs

In this great accessible guide, woodworkers will learn all the tips and tricks for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers as they complete three step-by-step projects: Fred the Frog, Tom the Cat and a Relief Carved Covered Bridge.

After learning all of Oar's carving techniques, they'll be ready to move on to more amusing characters.

To ensure every project is a success, each pattern is provided in detailed front, top and side views, with a color photograph of the finished piece.

There's even a handy list of paint colors to make finishing a breeze.

For anyone looking to turn the puppets into coat hangers, bottle stoppers or other functional items, design ideas are also featured!

Plus, 5 bonus miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are included - beautiful scenic landscapes for woodcarvers to hone their relief-carving skills!