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Carve wood and play chess in a way you never have before! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced carver, Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set is perfect for anyone looking to try something new while building skills.
Author Dwayne Gosnell begins this one-of-a-kind guide with an overview on the basic tools and techniques for carving eyes and noses and goes on to feature step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, paint keys, finishing tips, and full-size patterns for six Halloween-themed chess pieces. You’ll delight in learning to carve the spookiest chess pieces – werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, Frankenstein bishops, a witch as queen and Dracula as king. Softcover, 56 full color pages, ISBN: 978-1-4971-0082-4.

Simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece
Features 6 full-size caricature patterns for werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, Frankenstein bishops, a witch as queen, and Dracula as king.
Great skill-building for beginner to intermediate woodcarvers seeking something new

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Carve a Creepy Cast of Wood Chess Characters for Halloween

Carvers and Halloween enthusiasts who play chess or know someone who does should enjoy creating author and caricature carver Dwayne Gosnell’s chess pieces – not your ordinary King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Pawn or Rook. In this 56-page softcover book from Fox Chapel Publishing, you will find patterns and instructions for carving and painting this delightful set of 32 caricature chess pieces. Read more here!