Frank Russell's Power Carving Fur, Feathers, & Fins: How to Carve with Foredom Power Tools and Accessories
With more than three hours of instructional material, this DVD details the steps involved in transforming blocks of tupelo wood into carvings of the cottontail rabbit, mallard drake duck, and smallmouth bass. Viewers will learn everything needed for these projects, from power carving basics, such as roughing out a blank, to making finishing touches, including detailed segments on expertly setting eyes, defining facial features, and adding texture and details to fur, feathers, and fins. The safe and proper use of power carving tools and accessories is covered in detail with numerous tips that any beginning or experienced carver will appreciate, including his methods for maintaining control over an aggressive cutting burr, cleaning and sharpening bits, and loading a sandpaper mandrel.