Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764324734
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
This pattern book provides over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish. Illustrations of proper directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other detail features are provided with many of the patterns.While the patterns are the primary focus, general carving instructions for birds, animals, and fish are provided. This is an essential reference for every carver with a passion for wildlife.

Carving Realistic Animals with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887406379
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing animals in wood, with concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Twelve project plans are provided: a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer and wolf.

50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764359545
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Soar to new heights with this helpful how-to on power-carving a variety of wooden birds. Featuring internationally known woodcarver Frank Russell, this guide offers expert instruction on a wide range of carving techniques and ways to improve your skills. Original patterns for a number of different types of birds are provided, along with detailed sketches to offer guidance for woodcarvers of all skill levels. The patterns can even be used for other types of three-dimensional or flatwork art if wood isn't your preferred material of choice. Each bird design includes textural facts, sketched details, linear top-view patterns, and colored side-view patterns. Regardless of your experience in power carving, with this guide you too can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece all on your own!

Floral Wood Carving

Author: Mack Sutter
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486248666
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Includes how-to information.

Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764331350
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn all the steps necessary to create unique carved wooden Christmas tree ornaments. 132 clear color photos illustrate every step for a songbird project and 23 additional patterns, ranging from an American Goldfinch to a Titmouse. Provide new and exciting challenges, including a unique method for attaching the finished songbird to a tree, wreath, or centerpiece. The text includes necessary references for feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; the tools required to successfully complete these projects, and instruction for painting and sealing the completed ornament. Create heirloom decorative songbird ornaments that will pass down through future generations. This book brings challenges for novices and joy for experienced carvers.

Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764358722
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before-demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a lifelike animal. With 192 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Following the philosophy that you can carve only what you know, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finished works of art that they may be proud of.

Stained Glass in England During the Middle Ages

Author: Richard Marks
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134967500
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
First published in 1993. The first modern study of the medium, this book considers stained glass in relation to architecture and other arts, and by examining contemporary documents, it throws valuable light on workshop organisation, prices and patronage.

Carving Miniature Animals with Debbie Barr

Author: Debbie Barr
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764309366
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Debbie Barr carves on the wild side, guiding readers through all the steps necessary to create miniature animals from wood scraps. Debbie guides her readers through the carving process with clear instructions, sound advice, and over 200 color illustrations. Once the animal carving is finished, instructions are given for painting the figure as well. A photographic gallery displays additional woodland animals. This book will prove challenging for beginners and a joy to the more advanced carvers.

10 Patterns for Carving Whales

Author: Brian Gilmore
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780887408557
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Patterns and easy to follow carving instructions for 10 species of whales. More than 150 color photographs lead the carver step-by-step through the carving and painting of the Great Right Whale and the Killer Whale and provide direction for the alterations needed to carve the other species. A gallery of whale carvings will help provide ideas and inspiration. Short descriptions of each of the ten species are provided.

Woodcarver's Workbook

Author: Mary Guldan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565237469
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Woodcarver's Workbook features 16 step-by-step carving projects, such as cougars, rabbits, wolves, dogs, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, wild mustangs, unicorns, and moose. Offering insightful tips on carving difficult areas like antlers, hooves, nostrils, and fur, also included is expert advice on tools, techniques, painting, staining, and sealing, plus how to carve freestanding figures so you can further develop your carving skills!