Carving Animal Canes & Walking Sticks

by Frank C. Russell

Overview

Carve lifelike animal-handled canes and walking sticks with power tools. Over 180 clear color photos and concise, informative text take the reader through all the tools, techniques, and individual steps, from carving the blank and setting the eyes to texturing the fur and painting the finished handle. Patterns are provided for fifteen projects to make handles that depict an elephant, bear, sheep, bison, chimpanzee, horse, dog, groundhog, cobra, lion, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, and walrus. Instructions are given for procuring, sizing, and fastening shafts. This book will challenge and delight the novice and inspire a seasoned wood carver.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764323812
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	12/14/2005
Series:	Schiffer Book for Carvers Ser.
Pages:	80
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.