I want to take a few minutes to talk to you about my newest book “INTARSIA ANIMALS : Woodworking the Wise Way”. This really was a labor of love with 20 of my favorite animal intarsia designs. I created this book with the woodworker in mind, including patterns for all skill levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced woodworkers. Here are all the reasons why this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy. Patterns include: Lamb, Raccoon, Panda, Wolf, Lion, Mountain Lion, Friesian Horse, Cow, Bison, Whitetail & Mule Deer, Fawn, Tiger, Bobcat, Cheetahs, Cat, Fox, Bear Cub, Snow Leopard and Squirrel.

FIRST reason this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy: SPRIAL SPINE

I noticed that the biggest problem with all pattern books was as you made your copies of the designs, you had to almost break the spine to lay the book on a copier. After many copies, your beautiful pattern design book breaks down and falls apart. I remember seeing my father-in-law’s old woodworking books in shambles with pages missing and held together with rubber bands. I think you all know what I mean. Other than purchasing two books this was hard to avoid. I designed my new book with a SPIRAL SPINE makes it super easy to copy patterns. It also lays perfectly flat when referencing the photos and steps as you work. You can even set it up on edge to look at each step as you sand. No more breaking the spine of your pattern book!

SECOND reason this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy: BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS, SIDE AND FRONT VIEWS

In 2007 I introduced multi angle photo views of my intarsia pieces in my first book with Fox Chapel “Intarsia Woodworking Projects”. This had never been done in any intarsia book before, now a days the idea has been picked up for use in the industry. Intarsia Animals continues this wonderful visual aid to shaping with beautiful front photographs and four side-views of each animal project. I have included side views in every one of my books since then and it has been an overwhelming success.

THIRD reason this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy: GRAY SHADED SHAPING GUIDE

I include a gray shaded Shaping Guide with each pattern design. I shows where you should lower an area in regard to the next piece. It is a great help for those who struggle with the shaping aspect of intarsia.

FOURTH reason this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy: EASY TO FOLLOW STEP BY STEP WITH PHOTOS

There are three easy to advanced step by step projects in my new book which clearly explain the techniques for creating realistic animal Intarsia projects. The first project is a simple cat cut from one piece of wood, perfect for anyone just starting out. Next I have an intermediate level lying raccoon that helps you learn adding texture, sanding multiple pieces at once and overlays for more 3D effect in your finished piece. I started my career as a giftware animal sculptor so I always try to add as much three dimension to my pieces as possible. Finally there is an advance lying lion with fitting and gluing tips.

FIFTH reason this is the best intarsia book you will ever buy: LOTS OF REFERENCE PAGES ON ALL ASPECTS OF CREATING INTARSIA

My book is loaded with tons of valuable information, everything you need to know to create the best intarsia piece you have ever done. There are pages on wood selection, finishing, how to create realistic eyes, what tools to buy, supplies to get, how to inlay spots, sanding and shaping, adding 3 D effects and more helpful reference information then you have ever seen in one book. I truly believe this is my Best book ever and I think you will too!
Here is the link to my store site, for $23 plus postage you can’t go wrong. Try it out, you won’t regret it.
https://store7626357.ecwid.com/#!/Intarsia-Animals-Woodworking-the-Wise-Way-Book/p/149835961/category=15463196