LANCASTER COUNTY CARVING SCHOOL 1970 Broad Street East Petersburg, PA 17520 Phone: 717/581-1501 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.carvingworld.com/school

Course Number	PW202
Course Name	Decorative Fish Carving
Course Subject	Bluegill Sunfish
Materials Needed	Basswood blank, tupelo fins, eyes
	Gesso, paint, base
Materials Supplied	None
Tools Needed	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for homework (rentals available)
	Assorted paintbrushes
Tools Supplied	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for classroom use
Hours Classroom	24
Hours Homework	42 - 48

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

The bluegill is the one fish almost everyone recognizes. It's usually the

first fish we've all caught as kids, and it's a great subject to tackle as a

first fish carving. Basic fish anatomy, techniques for fin carving,

detailing and insertion, scaling, painting, and habitat construction are

all covered. Instructor's teaching aids include a cast specimen, works in

progress and photo reference. It is important to note the amount of

"homework" associated with a carving course of this level. It is

recommended to plan for approximately 2 hours of homework for

every hour spent in the classroom. Otherwise, it may be difficult to

finish the piece within the time allotted for the course.

 

 

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