Carving the Native American: Step-by-Step Techniques for Carving & Finishing
by John Burke
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- 9781565237872
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Fox Chapel Publishing, 2013. Paperback. New. New oversized softcover (8.41 x 11.11 inches) in printed wraps. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes index and photos. 104 pp.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Carving the Native American takes the reader step-by-step through the creation of an expressive Native American bust. From starting with a clay model, to blocking out your carving, to shaping and detailing the tiniest curves of the face, all the way to staining and finishing, it guides you through the entire process of sculpting a large lifelike bust.
Both beginning and veteran carvers will discover practical techniques and strategies to apply to any large sculptural carving. Sketch guides are provided to help you shape a realistic face, along with comprehensive instructions and hundreds of revealing photographs of work in progress. The author's original sketches and personal sidebars throughout this book offer revealing insights for a new generation of sculptors. A beautiful full color gallery presents an inspirational selection of his most magnificent work.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Carving the Native American takes the reader step-by-step through the creation of an expressive Native American bust. From starting with a clay model, to blocking out your carving, to shaping and detailing the tiniest curves of the face, all the way to staining and finishing, it guides you through the entire process of sculpting a large lifelike bust.
Both beginning and veteran carvers will discover practical techniques and strategies to apply to any large sculptural carving. Sketch guides are provided to help you shape a realistic face, along with comprehensive instructions and hundreds of revealing photographs of work in progress. The author's original sketches and personal sidebars throughout this book offer revealing insights for a new generation of sculptors. A beautiful full color gallery presents an inspirational selection of his most magnificent work.
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- Title
- Carving the Native American: Step-by-Step Techniques for Carving & Finishing
- Author
- John Burke
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1565237870
- ISBN 13
- 9781565237872
- Publisher
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- Native American art, Woodwork, Wood carving, Trades, Crafts, Step by step guide, Carver, Sculpture,
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