Powercarving Birds, Fish and Penguins (Paperback)

Gene Larson

ISBN 10: 0887405657 / ISBN 13: 9780887405655

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 1997

About this Item

Paperback. This engaging book enables virtually anyone with a band saw, rotary power tool and a few of the most common cutting burrs to bring birds, fish, and even penguins to life beautifully.Professional artist-woodcarver Gene Larson demonstrates in words and pictures why he concentrates on simplicity of form, and how even a beginner can use a block of wood the way a sculptor would use a piece of marble.With a unique ability to reduce a complicated subject to its most basic components, Gene provides step-by-step guidance (from the wood block up) on the creation of shapes that have the look and feel of great works of art. Beginning with the selection of the right wood, stressing the simplicity that conveys and impression of so much more, and ending with a proper finish. Gene shows you how to create works he calls sketches in wood. You and your friends will surely call them works of art. Virtually anyone with a band saw, rotary power tool and a few of the most common cutting burrs can bring birds, fish, and penguins to life beautifully! Stressing simplicity of form, Gene provides step-by-step guidance beginning with the selection of the right wood and ending with a proper finish. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780887405655

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Powercarving Birds, Fish and Penguins (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887405657
• ISBN 13: 9780887405655
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This engaging book enables virtually anyone with a band saw, rotary power tool and a few of the most common cutting burrs to bring birds, fish, and even penguins to life beautifully.

Professional artist-woodcarver Gene Larson demonstrates in words and pictures why he concentrates on simplicity of form, and how even a beginner can use a block of wood the way a sculptor would use a piece of marble.

With a unique ability to reduce a complicated subject to its most basic components, Gene provides step-by-step guidance (from the wood block up) on the creation of shapes that have the look and “feel” of great works of art.

Beginning with the selection of the right wood, stressing the simplicity that conveys and impression of so much more, and ending with a proper finish. Gene shows you how to create works he calls “sketches in wood.” You and your friends will surely call them works of art.