Woodcarving techniques with Foredom Power Tools - including a Mallard Drake Duck

This video is more than 20 years old. The information in this video continues to be useful! Master carver and teacher, Frank Russell, explains tools, techniques, workspace, and the steps involved in carving a Mallard Drake Duck. This video also includes information about Texturing and Detailing
both Feathers and Fur. Frank Russell's congenial manner and
accomplished teaching style lend to the
enjoyment of learning how to carve!

[@michaelrichard4109]

Thank you, Frank, and Foredom. I gained much insight from this video.

[@andyvan5692]

good explination of the finishing of these carvings, but would be nice to have a link to a video of the start of the carving process ( wood blank) to see how you got here, as one hopes you used these tools, or engraving/carving tools on these motors to do it.

[@willyschmitt8197]

Could you provide a list of the burrs you are using. Excellent video with precise description.

[@ForedomElectricCo]

Thanks for you comment! Without re-watching it myself I can provide a link. We have a big kit that has the burs he uses on our website with a list: www.foredom.net/product/ak22-frank-russell-woodcarving-kit-33-pc/ and we have a smaller kit www.foredom.net/product/ak23-frank-russell-woodcarving-kit-basic-22-pc/ with a list. People often just get one or two that they need, but some people want the whole kit.

[@andyvan5692]

@@ForedomElectricCo good to know, but what about which handpiece, and the motor type/model used (ie: flex_shaft with tx motor, or micromotor).

[@561union]

thanks

[@RockyMountainBear]

I truly appreciate the valuable knowledge you have shared with everyone. I had my DVD out, and was about to open it, but figured I would see what RUclips had to offer. It looks as though the DVD info is all here.
One criticism I have; to put it bluntly, the camera angle was possibly in the worst position available, especially during the feather shaping & burning. I mean no offense, but I couldn't see the pen/bit touching the wood through your hand. The whole point of a video is to show people what it is you're doing as you explain it. If we can't see the workpiece, then we might as well read a book with pictures, or listen to a podcast. That being said, the artist did a very good job at explaining exactly what it was he was doing & why.
Again, thank you so very much for the videos. I hope the camera angle critique helps for future videos, and hopefully I didn't come across as being rude.
Have an outstanding day y'all ✌️🐻

[@ForedomElectricCo]

We agree! We appreciate your criticism. 20 years ago when we made the original video we were just learning how to do things. We will incorporate your comments when making future videos.

Super

[@omecustomizecraft2065]

Hi where did you get a template for your project? thanks