Whether in the wild in warm tropical waters or in domestic waters of a
home aquarium, the variety and beauty of exotic fish fill their
observers with awe. Portraying that beauty in wood is one of the
specialities of Margaret Streams, who shares her secrets with other
carvers in this new book. Using a combination of power and traditional
tools she shows, step-by-step, the techniques of carving, painting and
mounting that have won her numerous prizes. The book explains the
carving of three varieties: the Red Crane fish, the Fresh Water
Angelfish, and the Long-Nosed Butterfly Fish. Each step is illustrated
with a color photograph and a concise description of the technique
involved. Patterns and background information are also included, as well
as a gallery of other fish Margaret has carved. This is a great book for
carvers of all levels, and presents a new and interesting area of
endeavor.