Böcker av Frank C. Russell

Soar to new heights with this helpful how-to on power-carving a variety of wooden birds from internationally known woodcarver Frank C. Russell!

This guide by nationally and internationally awarded wood carver Russell now features a completely revised section on tools and techniques, along with additional animal facts and photos. 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 blank into a lifelike animal. With 192 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Sixteen project plans are provided: a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf.

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.