Carving Folk Figures with Power
Tall tales, local legends, and personal ruminations are transformed into folk figures by Frank Russell. Follow his detailed instructions with photographs and project plans to create nine delightful folk figures in wood. Accompanying the stories and projects are comprehensive instructions for carving small details of hands, feet, clothing and shoes. Frank introduces the reader to the power tools, techniques, and painting schemes required to create these characters in wood. Many hours of challenges and enjoyment for carvers at all skill levels are to be found in this text.
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Carving Folk Figures with Power
Tall tales, local legends, and personal ruminations are transformed into folk figures by Frank Russell. Follow his detailed instructions with photographs and project plans to create nine delightful folk figures in wood. Accompanying the stories and projects are comprehensive instructions for carving small details of hands, feet, clothing and shoes. Frank introduces the reader to the power tools, techniques, and painting schemes required to create these characters in wood. Many hours of challenges and enjoyment for carvers at all skill levels are to be found in this text.
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Carving Folk Figures with Power

Carving Folk Figures with Power

by Frank Russell
Carving Folk Figures with Power

Carving Folk Figures with Power

by Frank Russell

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Overview

Tall tales, local legends, and personal ruminations are transformed into folk figures by Frank Russell. Follow his detailed instructions with photographs and project plans to create nine delightful folk figures in wood. Accompanying the stories and projects are comprehensive instructions for carving small details of hands, feet, clothing and shoes. Frank introduces the reader to the power tools, techniques, and painting schemes required to create these characters in wood. Many hours of challenges and enjoyment for carvers at all skill levels are to be found in this text.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780887408540
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 01/06/1997
Series: Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 899,937
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.
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