Description
For Pets and People by Dale Power, additional text and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder
Dale Power departs from the animal wood carvings that he is so well known fo, turning his ambition to the manufacture of special boxes for pets and people. All of the tools and techniques needed to produce strong and beautiful coffins are presented here in clear , concise language. Color photographs illustrate every step in the construction of 3 pet and 3 human sized coffins. Detailed patterns are provided for each box, as well as several different box construction techniques. Once the coffins are built, discussion turns to the many moldings, appliqués, and finishes that can make each coffin more unique. With full color illustrations and detailed instructions, this book is a challenge to the novice and a joy for the experienced craftsman.