135 Gunstock Carving Patterns

135 Gunstock Carving Patterns

A Treasury of Classic Designs to Beautify Any Firearm, including Deer, Elk, Bears, Oak Leaves, Fishscale, Basketweave, Checkering, Scrolls, & More

Create your own unique functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come! 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns includes:

• Animal patterns featuring deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, and pumas.
• Bird and waterfowl patterns include quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, eagles, etc.
• Designs for panels, ornaments, banners, and scrolls.
• Patterns include oak leaves, fish scales, basket weave, and checkering.
• Expert guidance on selecting your pattern, wood, tools, and carving methods, along with tips on starting from scratch or using a kit.

This collection of 135 classic gunstock carving patterns will help you enhance any firearm! You'll find the perfect carving pattern within 135 Gunstock Carving Projects for your next project, ranging from basic checkering to elaborate relief-carved scenes. There are excellent options for every skill level, from beginner to expert, allowing you to begin with a simple pattern and progress to more intricate designs as your carving skills develop.

In 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns, nationally recognized carving artist Lora S. Irish presents 135 exceptional gunstock patterns featuring traditional sportsman and hunting themes. The engraving templates in this book are designed for rifle stocks but can also be applied to knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. While these patterns are created for relief carving with hand tools, they can also be used with power carving tools, wood burners, laser engravers, and sandblasters.

The patterns include animals such as deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, and pumas, as well as birds and waterfowl like quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, and eagles. Designs are available for panels, ornaments, banners, scrolls, oak leaves, fish scales, basket weave, and checkering. Additionally, the author offers advice on choosing patterns, wood, tools, and carving methods, along with tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.

A hand-carved gunstock adds both beauty and value to your firearms. Begin your journey in creating stunning gunstock art with 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns!