135 Gunstock Carving Patterns (Fox Chapel Publishing) A Treasury of Classic Designs for Rifle Stock Checkering and Engraving including Deer, Elk, Bears, Oak Leaves, Fishscale, Basketweave, and Scrolls

ISBN: 1565237951

Author: Lora S. Irish

Condition: New

Create your own one-of-a-kind functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come! 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns includes: Animal patterns such as deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, puma, and more Bird and waterfowl patterns from quail and pheasant to ducks, geese, and eagles Designs for panels, ornaments, banners, and scrolls Oak leaves, fishscale, basketweave, and checkering Expert advice for choosing your pattern, wood, tools, and carving method, as well as whether to start from scratch or use a kitThis 96-page treasury of classic gunstock carving patterns will help you to beautify any gun!You're sure to find the best carving pattern inside 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns for your next project, from basic checkering to dramatic relief-carved scenes. Excellent choices are provided for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows.Inside 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns, internationally recognized carving artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish presents 135 great gunstock patterns featuring traditional sportsman and hunting-related themes. The engraving templates in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but with small changes, they are just as applicable to knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. And while these patterns are specifically designed to be relief carved with hand tools, they are equally usable with power carving tools, woodburners, laser engravers, and sand blasters!The patterns inside include animals like deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, and puma, plus birds and waterfowl such as quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, eagles, and more. Designs are provided for panels, ornaments, banners, scrolls, oak leaves, fish-scale, basket-weave, and checkering. In addition, the author offers advice on choosing patterns, wood, tools, and carving methods, plus tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.A hand-carved gunstock adds both beauty and value to your firearms. Start creating your own beautiful gunstock art with 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns!