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Informationen zum Autor Frank C. Russell is a woodcarver internationally known for his ability to carve animals! birds! fish! and the human form in the round. Considered to be one of the nation's more versatile power carvers! he has published several books on power carving along with myriad how-to articles on carving techniques for woodcarving magazines and journals. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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.
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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.
