Carving Animal Canes & Walking Sticks with Power Contributor(s): Russell, Frank C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764323814 ISBN-13: 9780764323812 Publisher: Schiffer Craft
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: December 2005 Annotation: Over 180 color photos and concise text take the reader through all the tools, techniques, and individual steps, for carving life-like animal-head canes with power tools. From choosing the blank and setting the eyes to texturing the fur and painting the finished handle, you learn all the steps. Fifteen different animal patterns are included. Click for more in this series: Schiffer Book for Carvers |
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BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving |
Dewey: 736.4 |
LCCN: 2005932253 |
Series: Schiffer Book for Carvers |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" L (0.90 lbs) 80 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Carve lifelike animal-handled canes and walking sticks with power tools. Over 180 clear color photos and concise, informative text take the reader through all the tools, techniques, and individual steps, from carving the blank and setting the eyes to texturing the fur and painting the finished handle. Patterns are provided for fifteen projects to make handles that depict an elephant, bear, sheep, bison, chimpanzee, horse, dog, groundhog, cobra, lion, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, and walrus. Instructions are given for procuring, sizing, and fastening shafts. This book will challenge and delight the novice and inspire a seasoned wood carver. |
Contributor Bio(s): Russell, Frank C.: - Frank C. Russell is a wood carver internationally known for his ability to carve animals, birds, and the human form in the round. Frank has received national and international awards and has written several popular books on the subject. |
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