Learn to carve dragons with step—by—step instructions from master wood carver Tom Wolfe. From the ancient Chinese to St. George to Dungeons and Dragons, dragons have had a place in the human imagination. In this book, wood carving instructor Tom Wolfe lets his own imagination run rampant and turns his artistry to these mythical beasts. As always, he brings creativity and skill to the task, along with a desire to share the joy of carving with his readers. All steps to carving a dragon are illustrated through photographs, which are accompanied by concise descriptions of what to do and what effects you are trying to achieve. In addition, there is a gallery with patterns and photographs of three other dragons that can be carved using the same techniques. These dramatic carvings that will challenge the carver and delight those who see the final product. Wolfe uses both traditional hand carving tools and rotary tools to get the effects that make these wooden dragons look so realistic. The carver will find the insights into the techniques for using all these tools quite instructive.