| Carving an American Eagle with Paul White Contributor(s): White, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887406246 ISBN-13: 9780887406249 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1997 Annotation: Paul White takes the carver through the process of carving a large traditional bald eagle. Beginning with the gluing of the boards and sculpting and ending with a helpful description of gold leafing, Paul explains each step in detail. For those who wish to get right to the carving he also explains the use of commercially prepared blanks. A measured drawing of the project and gallery of variations is included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Sculpture & Installation |
| Dewey: 731.832 |
| LCCN: 94065625 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.56" W x 10.64" (0.74 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the early years of the nation, the eagle was adopted as the symbol of America. From that time to this it has been a favorite subject of carvers. It has adorned buildings, signs, furniture, and boats. It has carried banners of E. Pluribus Unum and Happy New Year. And it is cherished still. In this new book Paul White takes the carver through the process of carving a large traditional bald eagle. Beginning with the gluing of the boards and sculpting and ending with a helpful description of gold leafing, Paul explains each step in detail. For those who wish to get right to the carving he also explains the use of commercially prepared blanks. A measured drawing of the project is included, as well as a gallery of variations. A wonderful book for carvers of all abilities. |