Carving Realistic Animals with Power

Carving Realistic Animals with Power
Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1994
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780887406379

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.

Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition

Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition
Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-01-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764358722

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.

Realistic Dogs

Realistic Dogs
Author: Jack Kochan
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565232198

Written for intermediate to advanced carvers using power carving tools, Realistic Dogs will show readers how to capture the unique personality found in a variety of dog breeds. Readers will find detailed carving guidance for long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs and puppies, including step-by-step instructions for a few dogs.

Power Carving Manual

Power Carving Manual
Author: Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565234505

Crafters will learn all about the various benefits of carving with power tools and how to master this technique. Additional information about power units, hand pieces, carving burs, materials shopping, and more.

Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell

Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell
Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764324734

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 & Painting Adorable Animals in Wood

Carving & Painting Adorable Animals in Wood
Author: Desiree Hajny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607657694

· A pattern book for advanced woodcarvers to create 12 adorable animal shelf sitters, from otters and pandas to foxes and raccoons · Includes 1 complete step-by-step wolf project, followed by 11 more animal designs all with a pattern, hair tract, and color chart for painting · Helpful tips and notes provided throughout to capture the essence of each animal · Projects can be done from a roughed out blank or a band saw cut-out · Written by Desiree Hajny, a Woodcarving Illustrated contributor and has taught several workshops on creating her successful animal sitters

Fish Carving

Fish Carving
Author: Bob Berry
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780811727679

This how-to book has carving instructions for model rainbow, brown and brook trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, lionfish and queen angelfish. There are step-by-step instruction on painting rainbow, brook and golden trout, Yellowstone, Rio Grande and Lahontan cutthroats

Mammals

Mammals
Author: Desiree Hajny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1994
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565230361

This classic book focuses on playful otters, graceful deer and stately bears. Find hair tract woodburning patterns, reference photos and anatomy charts, painting and finishing charts, and 18 detailed patterns.

Songbird Carving II

Songbird Carving II
Author: Rosalyn Leach Daisey
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1999-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780887401190

This is the second comprehensive wood carving manual by the successful team of Roz Daisey and Pat Kurman. Through a detailed yet concise series of carving and painting instructions, beautifully drawn illustrations and careful photography, novice as well as expert carvers are given all the information they need to complete realistic wood carvings of five different songbirds. The instructions for creating wooden replicas of the male and female Northern Cardinal, House Sparrow, Blue Jay, and American Robin provide five home seminars at your fingertips. Roz and Pat are experienced carvers and teachers who have developed systems that work for everybody every time. Their own carving achievements, abilities to illustrate and communicate, and their devotion to the bird carving art forms they create all combine here to inspire a new generation of wildfowl artist.

50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns

50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns
Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764359545

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!