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Gunstock Carving: The Most Complete Guide to Carving and Engraving Gunstocks (Fox Chapel Publishing) Paperback - 2002
by Bill Janney
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- Title Gunstock Carving: The Most Complete Guide to Carving and Engraving Gunstocks (Fox Chapel Publishing)
- Author Bill Janney
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Fourth Printing
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 96
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing, East Petersburg PA
- Date October 28, 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # A156523166X
- ISBN 9781565231665 / 156523166X
- Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 11 x 8.53 x 0.23 in (27.94 x 21.67 x 0.58 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Wood-carving - Technique, Gunstocks
- Dewey Decimal Code 736.4
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Beautifully carved and engraved guns originated in Europe where the sport of hunting is taken very seriously.
From the rear cover
The art of gunstock carving originated in Europe where the sport of hunting was taken very seriously. Elite sportsmen used beautiful guns with lavish engravings to show respect for the animals they hunted. Today, gunstock carving is still taken seriously as a lucrative profession and example of custom craftsmanship. Now, you can learn the techniques behind this historic art from award-winning carver, Bill Janney. Follow the author's step-by-step demonstration and learn to carve: - Fish scale and oak leaf patterns - Basket weave and acanthus leaf patterns - Scenes featuring real animals Here's what you will find: - Tree full-color, step-by-step carving demonstrations - An inspirational full-color photo gallery of carved guns - Complete overview of tools, materials, and safety precautions - Resource listing - 20 pages of wildlife and ornamental patterns