Gunstock Carving: The Most Complete Guide to Carving and Engraving Gunstocks [Paperback]

Learn to create one-of-a kind, carved gunstocks with this complete guide from award-winning carver Bill Janney. Includes step-by-step carving demonstrations, 20 pages of wildlife and ornamental patterns, and an overview of tools, materials, and safety precautions.The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very popular with both hunters and crafters. Many hunters commission artists to carve an image replicating a successful hunt on their gun or rifle which is then displayed to commemorate their catch. This type of woodcarving can be very lucrative and now carvers of all levels can learn this process from start to finish with this new book by Bill Janney.This book provides everything a carver needs to get started in the art of gunstock carving. The author offers an overview on the special tools required, a reference section on gunstocks and wood, a step-by-step demonstration in full color photography, and over 25 patterns including:- Deer- Elk- Duck- Hunting Dogs- Rams- Big Game: Elephants, Rhinoceros, Lions, and Gazelle- And moreThe patterns are meant to be photocopied and placed on the gun, providing a traceable outline to following while carving. Also included are patterns for:- Basketweave background- Fishweave backgroundAbout the Author ivIntroduction 1Gallery 2Chapter One: Tools and Materials 13Chapter Two: Carving Fish Scales and Oak Leaves 16Chapter Three: Carving Basket Weave and Acanthus Leaves 38Chapter Four: Carving a Scene 62Chapter Five: Patterns 68The 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 leal³’