Game Bird Carving

Game Bird Carving by Bruce Burk. Published by Winchester Press, New York, NY, 1972. 1st Edition 13th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Slight edge wear, bottom edge of book has some white spots, overall content in excellent condition. 242 Pgs. ISBN 0876910800. LCCN 72-79365. This book launches the beginner on a simple carving project almost immediately. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs take him through his first attempts at shaping and painting, as he progresses he is given additional projects to stimulate his interest and improve his skill. Learn hot to plan & execute original carvings by understanding bird anatomy, by adapting existing drawings and photographs, by making your own drawings, and by careful planning. Includes advanced carving and painting techniques; how to carve individual feathers, how to achieve the effect of iridescence, and more. Illustrated with more than 800 how-to photographs and line drawings, including 8 photographs in full color. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 16008.