GargoyleCanePattern.pdf

Gargoyle cane patterns

materials

MATERIALS:

• 12" (38mm) x 22" (64mm) x

72" (191mm) mahogany or wood

of choice (handle)

• 12" (38mm) x 12" (38mm)

x 24" (70mm) mahogany

or wood of choice (shaft sleeve)

• 14" (32mm) to 12" (38mm) x 48"

(1219 mm) swamp maple or wood

of choice (shaft)

• Polyurethane

• 4" (6mm)-diameter by 84"

(222mm)-long threaded rod

• 000 and 0000 steel wool

• Wood glue

further reading

Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques,

and Other Creatures of Myth

by Shawn Cipa

These mysterious beasts are a popular

carving subject for anyone looking to

add primitive ornamentation in and

around their homes. If you’ve ever

wanted to carve a gargoyle, grotesque, chimera, or

guardian, or just understand their diferences, this

unique book will guide you from start to inish.

Available for $19.95 + $4.50 s&h (parcel post) from Fox Chapel

Publishing, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, Pa., 17520,

800-457-9112, www.foxchapelpublishing.com .

TOOLS:

• Carving tools of choice

• Drill with a long 4"

(6mm)-diameter drill bit

About the Author

Shawn Cipa is an award-winning carver and

the author of several instructional carving

books. For more of Shawn’s work, visit his

website at www.ShawnsCarvings.com .

4" threaded rod

& tools