The Stump Carving Bible - Volume 1
What others see as an old stump, a chainsaw carver sees as possibility.
The Stump Carving Bible is packed with inspiration, patterns, and visual references designed to help turn ordinary logs and stumps into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Inside, you'll discover a wide variety of carving ideas-from bold wildlife and rugged characters to wicked faces, whimsical designs, Texas-inspired carvings, totems, and more. Multiple views and simplified designs help you study the shapes, proportions, and details before making that first cut.
Whether you're looking for your next backyard stump project, searching for inspiration, or simply want a collection of designs you can adapt into your own carving style, this book was created to keep the ideas coming.
Inside you'll find:
A wide variety of chainsaw carving designsWildlife, faces, characters, and themed carvingsMultiple-angle visual referencesSimplified patterns for planning your cutsIdeas for both small and large stump projectsPlenty of inspiration to make each carving your ownThere's no single right way to carve a stump. Study the design, grab your saw, trust your creativity-and see what's hiding inside the wood.
See a stump. See a story. Start carving.
- David Eudy