Jim Widess

About The Author

Jim Widess and Ginger Summit are the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments. Jim has a zeal for visual instruction for crafts. Since 1980, he has authored and co-authored over a dozen craft books on subjects including gourd crafting, chair caning, basket weaving and various Hawaiian crafts.

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Books by Jim Widess

Complete Book of Gourd Carving, Revised & Expanded

By Jim Widess and Ginger Summit

This authoritative guide covers every method and style of gourd carving, with contributions by 92 international gourd artists and more than 625 gorgeous color photographs. Fretwork, engraving, chip carving, gouge work, relief carving, inlay, and sculptural carving are all thoroughly examined.
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