Carving Deer


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Offers a high-level artistic reference guide for intermediate to advanced woodcarvers Great book to place in the Woodworking and DIY sections of larger stores and specialty libraries Deer are a popular subject for wildlife artists The woodcarving community will be thrilled by the return of this popular best-selling author, winner of scores of national and international awards




Carving Deer


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This handy reference guide to carving deer features detailed patterns, multiple-angle reference photos, color-coded anatomy sketches, and expert tips for texturing, painting, and finishing.




Carving Trophy Deer and Elk


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Attempting to capture the essence of these majestic creatures, this how-to book offers tips and techniques for carving trophy deer and elk busts in wood. The book features step-by-step photos detailing the roughing out of the bust, reveals how to use power tools to create realistic looking hair, and explains what painting techniques work best on these beautiful miniature trophies. An appendix also includes anatomy sketches, hair tracts illustration, and painting charts for the whitetail deer, the mule deer, and the bull elk.




Carving Realistic Animals with Power


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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.




Classic Carving Patterns


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A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.




Antlers


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Newly rewritten chapter on the future of antlers. Collecting, scoring, and carving antlers. A complete and multi-faceted guide for Whitetail, mule deer, elk, and moose antlers.




Skull Carving


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A comprehensive guide on carving animal skulls that will give you the confidence to get started and not screw up! Includes over 240 photos and case studies for different skull and bone carving methods. Skull Carving: A Complete Guide to Tools and Techniques for Carving Animal Skulls is the perfect resource for getting started carving animal skulls and improving your skills as you progress. Hunter lays out information in a basic and easy way to understand as well as diving deep into bone carving to better help the reader feel prepared to start carving! From tools to techniques, to skulls and staining, you will get practical guidance on creating amazing unique works of art. Are you ready to become a skull carver?!




135 Gunstock Carving Patterns


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A treasury of 135 classic gunstock carving patterns from talented artist, Lora Irish. You're sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project, from basic checkering to dramatic hunting-related scenes. Excellent choices are provided for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows. Also included is advice on choosing patterns, wood, and tools, carving methods, and tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.




Carving Wild Animals


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Introduces carving tools and techniques, and shows how to carve a weasel, squirrel, rabbit, skunk, wolf, bear, raccoon, fox, badger, beaver, and deer




Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 48 Fall 2009


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FEATURES John Burke Woodcarver of the Year Popular author and instructor honored for his contributions to woodcarving A Carved Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald Patrick Pointer's detailed relief carvings immortalize this famous Great Lakes freighter First Cuts Shawn Cipa and Rick Jensen provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings PROJECTS Making Colorful Leaf Tiles By Cyndi Joslyn Easy relief carvings have a variety of uses Whittling a 5-minute Owl By Jan Oegema Easy beginner project is ideal for teaching and demonstrations Carving a Cherry Leaf Bowl By Brian Bailey Showcase wood's natural beauty with this simple and functional design Making an Elegant Book Stand By Marty Leenhouts Hand carve this ingenious folding stand from a single piece of wood Hand Carve a Majestic Buck By Desiree Hajny Capture the graceful beauty of a whitetail deer in wood Carve a Gift-bearing Santa By Don Dearolf Easy-to-carve holiday icon is a clever way to present a cash gift Carving a Caricature Colt By Floyd Rhadigan Simple stylized horse is easy to carve Carving a Flying Witch By Dave and Michele Stetson Create your own humorous Halloween display Osprey Pattern by Gordon and Marsha Stiller TECHNIQUES Choosing Power Carving Bits By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton Make smart purchases with a basic understanding of the cutters available DEPARTMENTS Editor's Column From Our Mailbag News and Notes Tips and Techniques Reader Gallery Product Review Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Ad Directory & Classifieds Woodchips