About the Book
Create your own one-of-a-kind functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come! 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns This treasury of 135 classic gunstock carving patterns will help you to beautify any gun! You're sure to find the best carving pattern inside 135 Gunstock Carving Projects 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 , nationally recognized carving artist 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 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 !