Carve & Paint a Crazy Croaker in Wood: Learn to Cut, Shape, and Finish a Fully Jointed and Poseable Frog

Learn how to cut, carve, paint, and assemble a fully jointed, poseable wooden frog!

Step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography of the entire process
Full-size patterns, materials lists, and helpful tips
Insightful advice on the pros and cons of using different types of wood
Develop your skills by creating a fully jointed and poseable wooden frog in wood
Author D. L. Miler is a talented artist, carver, and woodworker

This is your complete guide to cutting, carving, painting, and assembling a jointed wooden frog!

Inside this booklet, carver, woodworker, and author D. L. Miller provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions from start to finish for making your own crazy croaker—from prepping and roughing out to painting and finishing. Featuring detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, material lists, and full-size wood carving patterns, inside this easy and fun tutorial, you'll also find insightful advice on wood types and the pros and cons of working with each.

Easy to learn and fun to make, the art of creating poseable wooden animals and characters has been practiced for generations, with deep roots in folk art and puppetry. The tilt of the head, the position of the arm, or how a leg is folded will suddenly bring a piece to life and give your creation a personality that is not always achievable with a one-piece carving! Create the perfect summer project: This in-depth guide will walk you through the entire process.

This booklet is a must-have for carvers at any experience level. Develop your woodcarving skills, express your own unique personality and creative style, and bring a new friend to life, with Carve & Paint a Crazy Croaker in Wood!