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Hand hewing bowls is an ancient craft, but one which has been almost lost. This new book will help revive it. Using only hand tools, the bowl adze, a bowl shave and a carver's hook, Rip and Tammi lead the carver or sculptor through the steps of this satisfying art. Each step is illustrated in color, with a complete description of design and technique concerns.
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