Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish
Over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish.

Each pattern in this book has been used successfully by both author and woodcarving teacher Frank C. Russell, and his students, to carve stunning figures in wood. While the patterns are the primary focus, general carving instructions for birds, animals, and fish are provided.

Guidelines for enhancing the figures produced from these patterns include accurate glass eye placement, construction of wire birds' feet, and texturing techniques. Illustrations detail directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other fine attributes on the many subjects.

Carving Patterns is an essential reference for every woodcarver with a passion for wildlife.
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Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish
Over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish.

Each pattern in this book has been used successfully by both author and woodcarving teacher Frank C. Russell, and his students, to carve stunning figures in wood. While the patterns are the primary focus, general carving instructions for birds, animals, and fish are provided.

Guidelines for enhancing the figures produced from these patterns include accurate glass eye placement, construction of wire birds' feet, and texturing techniques. Illustrations detail directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other fine attributes on the many subjects.

Carving Patterns is an essential reference for every woodcarver with a passion for wildlife.
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Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish

Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish

by Frank C. Russell
Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish

Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: from the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish

by Frank C. Russell

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Overview

Over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish.

Each pattern in this book has been used successfully by both author and woodcarving teacher Frank C. Russell, and his students, to carve stunning figures in wood. While the patterns are the primary focus, general carving instructions for birds, animals, and fish are provided.

Guidelines for enhancing the figures produced from these patterns include accurate glass eye placement, construction of wire birds' feet, and texturing techniques. Illustrations detail directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other fine attributes on the many subjects.

Carving Patterns is an essential reference for every woodcarver with a passion for wildlife.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764324734
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 08/31/2006
Series: Schiffer Book for Carvers Ser.
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Frank C. Russell ran the Stonegate Woodcarving School for a decade, teaching power wood carving techniques to over 500 students. Among his other Schiffer titles are Carving Wildfowl Canes and Walking Sticks with Power, Carving Realistic Animals with Power, and Carving Animal Canes and Walking Sticks.

Table of Contents


Dedication     4
Foreword     5
Woodcarving Suggestions     5
Bird Carving
Typical Bird Topography     6
General Bird Carving Instructions     7
Four Piece Wire Bird's Foot     8
Texturing Bird Feathers     9
Setting Glass Bird Eyes     10
Wildfowl Patterns     11
Barred Owl     11
Golden Eagle     12
Red-Tailed Hawk     14
American Kestrel     16
Bald Eagle     18
Sharp-shinned Hawk     20
American Woodcock     22
Great Horned Owl     23
Saw-whet Owl     24
Screech Owl     26
Snowy Owl     28
Ruffed Grouse     30
Wild Turkey     32
American Avocet     33
Pelican     34
American Goldeneye     35
Brant     36
Bufflehead     37
Canada Goose     38
Canvasback     39
Common Loon     40
Hooded Merganser     41
Mallard     42
Pintail     43
Ruddy Duck     44
Trumpeter Swan     45
Mute Swan     46
Wood Duck     48
Bluebird     49
Bluejay     50
Cardinal     52
Chickadee     54
Goldfinch     55
Nuthatch     56
Robin     58
Grosbeak     60
Meadowlark     62
Red-headed Woodpecker     64
Sparrow     66
Titmouse     68
Wren     70
Rooster     71
Animal Carving
General Animal Carving Instructions     74
Texturing Fur     76
Animal Patterns     77
Black Bear (walking)     77
Black Bear (standing)     78
Grizzly Bear (standing)     80
Grizzly bear (walking)     81
American Bison     82
Snow Leopard     83
Bobcat Standing     84
Bobcat Stalking     85
Canadian Lynx     86
Tiger     87
African Lion     88
African Elephant     92
Fox (standing)     93
Fox (mousing)     94
Elk     96
Bighorn Sheep     97
Moose     98
River Otter     100
Horse (running)     102
Horse (standing)     104
Horse (rearing)     105
Rabbit     106
Squirrel     107
Wolf (howling)     108
Wolf (running)     109
Whitetail Deer (standing)     110
Whitetail Deer (jumping)     111
Giraffe (standing)     112
Giraffe (carousel)     113
Goat (carousel)     114
Golden Retriever     115
Bull     116
Fish Carving
General Fish Carving Instructions     117
Typical Fish Nomenclature and Anatomy     117
Fish Patterns     122
Small mouth Bass     122
Brook Trout     123
Northern Pike     124
Yellow Perch     125
Walleye     126
King Salmon     127
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