Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell
Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780764324734

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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.

50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns
50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764359545

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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!

Carving Realistic Animals with Power
Carving Realistic Animals with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780887406379

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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.

Floral Wood Carving
Floral Wood Carving

Author: Mack Sutter

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0486248666

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Includes how-to information.

Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition
Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2020-01-28

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780764358722

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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.

Carving Realistic Faces with Power
Carving Realistic Faces with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887404863

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Finally, a book for power carvers by a power carver! Learn to carve realistic facial features with confidence and ease. Concisely illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving the human head. Disciplines and guidelines pertaining to facial layout and proportion are coupled power carving techniques. Ten projects and plans.

Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power
Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764331350

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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 Wildfowl Canes and Walking Sticks with Power
Carving Wildfowl Canes and Walking Sticks with Power

Author: Frank C. Russell

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764315893

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Over 145 clear color photographs illustrate each step required to create beautiful, lifelike waterfowl cane handles with power tools. Patterns are provided for fifteen different cane handle projects, ranging from the American Flamingo to the Wood Duck. Also included are instructions for procuring, sizing, and fastening proper cane shafts to the finished handles.

Songbird Carving II
Songbird Carving II

Author: Rosalyn Leach Daisey

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1999-03

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780887401190

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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.

10 Patterns for Carving Whales
10 Patterns for Carving Whales

Author: Brian Gilmore

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887408557

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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.