Whittling the Old Sea Captain

Come aboard with carver and woodcarving instructor Mike Shipley as he shows you how to carve a sea-worthy old sailor and his crew!

More than 100 step-by-step photos show you how to carve, paint, and stain the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Patterns are also included for nautical accessories like buoys, lobster traps, wooden crates, and oars, so you can set an entire realistic sea-faring scene!

Inside, you'll learn the secrets of creating colorful personalities in wood and discover finishing techniques that provide impressive results. Whittling the Old Sea Captain includes step-by-step carving and painting demonstrations, patterns, and color photos of the finished crew, to ensure success!