Discover the artistic side of your chainsaw!
- Step-by-step demonstrations for chainsaw carving both realistic and caricature bears
- Over 300 photos help you follow along as well as provide references of live bears
- Beginner-friendly advice and easy-to-follow instructions to help you get started
- 3 complete projects progressively build your skills
Chainsaw carving is a popular hobby for woodworkers and a lucrative way to earn money selling carvings. Now you can learn the secrets to transforming an ordinary piece of wood into a striking work of art with the easy-to-follow instructions in this book!
Inside Chainsaw Carving a Bear you'll find 3 step-by-step projects for carving realistic and caricature bears with a chainsaw, each project rich with photographic detail of every cut.
Author Jamie Doeren covers tools, safety, layout, reference material, and basic chainsaw cuts, along with tips for designing your own chainsaw bear project.
Follow along with the author as he guides you through 3 projects, starting with a beginner project (Cub in a Stump), then an intermediate project (Caricature Bear with Welcome Sign), and finally an advanced project (Growling Grizzly). As you work through each carving, you will sharpen your chainsaw skills and grow the confidence to start making your own modifications and designs!
