Book description
Learn to carve and paint expressive animal figures from simple blocks of wood!In this book, master sculptor Mio Hashimoto reveals the secrets and techniques behind her rustic, whimsical and lifelike animal sculptures. She teaches you the entire process of creating an endearing animal sculpture—from the preliminary sketch and wood selection, to the techniques needed to saw, sculpt and paint it. She even recommends the tools and materials to buy.The book provides 5 detailed tutorials with hundreds of color photos for the following animal sculptures: A Sweet Kitty with a curlicue tail and soulful eyesA Baby Penguin with downy feathersA Dozing Cat with its eyes pinched shut and its paws curled overA Bear on a Swing, ready to put on a showA delightful Donkey with a round belly and stubby legsAlso included are dozens of inspirational photos of wooden animals from Hashimoto's extensive portfolio. Learn to create a rough sketch and select a block of wood. Then, rough in the shape with a saw and carve the details with an array of chisels. Finally, learn how to paint your completed carving, preserve it and prepare it for display. You will be amazed at the results!
Taffy Duchess
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LocKz
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Nessie
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Fire Sass
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GoldTouch
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Shooter
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High Woo
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Burst Nibbler
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DARK HQ
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Despair
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Boo
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Combo Saw
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Girl Brownie
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Jack Cassidy
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Tin Fox
Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Bug Blitz
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ⭐️ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. 📚👏 Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it!
Little Drunk Girl
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. 🏡 Making house chores more enjoyable – audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. 🏠📚
Purity
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience