FYI - there has been some threads recently about using templates and transfers for stock carving and engraving. Here is some info that just may be useful to those so inclined.
I was in a Rockler's store yesterday and found a book, "Gunstock Carving" by Bill Janney. ISBN 1-56523-166-X Available from the publisher, also, Fox Books, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520, $19.95 + $3.00 S&H. The Publishers correct name is: Fox Chapel Publishing. Address is the same. www.foxchapelpublishing.com
While his book emphasizes high-speed rotary carving (??PC??? :haha
, there are a few good tips. 1.) He suggests photocopying the design onto "self-adhesive transfer paper." Those who own or have access to scanners scanner/printers or copiers that can reduce and enlarge may find this method effective for their needs. He lists the source for the self-adhesive transfer paper as: Graphic Transfer, 4011 Tropicaire Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, 1-866-4532652, www.graphictransfer.net. I have not tried to find the graphic transfer material locally, nor have I visited their web-site yet.
2.) The book also has several animal drawings and scroll designs that could be used as-is or modified to suit the user. There are other sources of patterns, as we all know.
While there are other ways of transfering a two dimensional drawing onto a three dimensional surface, Janny's method seems to be an efficient and effective method. As I implied, I have no experiance with this new-to-me technique and would be interested to hear of other's experiences.
I also visited a craft store with the wife yesterday and found a rotary proportioning scale that can guide your reducing and enlarging. Sold for about $5.00.
Perhaps this info can help some of you!
I was in a Rockler's store yesterday and found a book, "Gunstock Carving" by Bill Janney. ISBN 1-56523-166-X Available from the publisher, also, Fox Books, 1970 Broad St., East Petersburg, PA 17520, $19.95 + $3.00 S&H. The Publishers correct name is: Fox Chapel Publishing. Address is the same. www.foxchapelpublishing.com
While his book emphasizes high-speed rotary carving (??PC??? :haha
, there are a few good tips. 1.) He suggests photocopying the design onto "self-adhesive transfer paper." Those who own or have access to scanners scanner/printers or copiers that can reduce and enlarge may find this method effective for their needs. He lists the source for the self-adhesive transfer paper as: Graphic Transfer, 4011 Tropicaire Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, 1-866-4532652, www.graphictransfer.net. I have not tried to find the graphic transfer material locally, nor have I visited their web-site yet. 2.) The book also has several animal drawings and scroll designs that could be used as-is or modified to suit the user. There are other sources of patterns, as we all know.
While there are other ways of transfering a two dimensional drawing onto a three dimensional surface, Janny's method seems to be an efficient and effective method. As I implied, I have no experiance with this new-to-me technique and would be interested to hear of other's experiences.
I also visited a craft store with the wife yesterday and found a rotary proportioning scale that can guide your reducing and enlarging. Sold for about $5.00.
Perhaps this info can help some of you!
