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#1368 Wildlife Carving in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns (Irish) $19.95
Imagine carving a deer running through the forest, or a buffalo standing on the prairie at
sunset, or a mallard drake winging through the cattails
all in wood less than two
inches thick. This is the art of wildlife relief carving, where elegant portraits of
animals and birds are brought to life with carving techniques that give the illusion of
great depth. Join Lora Irish as she shares a wealth of information to guide you through
the basics of relief carving and the specifics of wildlife relief carving.
Inside you'll find:
-descriptions of woods used in relief carving
-pattern transfer techniques
-basic relief carving cuts
-a comparison of relief carving styles, including low relief, high relief, stylized relief
and realistic relief.
-specific carving techniques for carving facial features, fur, feathers and antlers
-finishing techniques, including woodburning, Danish oil and paint
-a step-by-step section with close-up photos and detailed captions to guide you through
the wildlife relief carving process.
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