Wildlife Carving in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns - Couverture souple

Irish, Lora S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565234480 ISBN 13 : 9781565234482

Editeur : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

An in-depth introduction teaches novice carvers basic techniques, such as choosing wood and transferring a pattern while intermediate and experienced carvers will appreciate a section devoted to advanced techniques, such as undercutting for depth and creating free-floating areas within a carving. Step-by-step line drawings are included for each project, with shaded patterns illustrating depth and shadow. Genre-specific techniques for wildlife creatures are given exclusive study and include difficult detailing elements such as creating facial features and texturing fur, hair and feathers. More than 60 patterns, including 15 new projects for creating fighting buck, mule deer, elk and fish, will provide skilled hands with many new challenges. Additionally, woodcarvers will learn how to add finishing details to their projects with woodburning, Danish oil and paint.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Within the pages of this convenient source, woodworkers will learn the art of relief carving, which gives the illusion of depth, through projects on wild creatures. An in-depth introduction teaches novice carvers basic techniques, such as choosing wood and transferring a pattern while intermediate and experienced carvers will appreciate a section devoted to advanced techniques, such as undercutting for depth and creating free-floating areas within a carving. Step-by-step line drawings are included for each project, with shaded patterns illustrating depth and shadow. Genre-specific techniques for wildlife creatures are given exclusive study in this resource and include difficult detailing elements such as creating facial features, and texturing fur, hai, and feathers. More than 60 patterns, including 15 new projects for creating fighting buck, mule deer, elk and fish, will provide skilled hands with many new challenges. Additionally, woodcarvers will learn how to add finishing details to their projects with woodburning, Danish oil, and paint.

Revue de presse :

This popular book has been revised and expanded to include new patterns and a useful gallery of wildlife reference photos. - Carving Magazine --Carving Magazine

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1565234480
• ISBN 13: 9781565234482
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176