Author: H. D. GreenPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486234847
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Full-sized patterns, step-by-step instructions for robins, jays, cardinals, finches, etc. 97 illus.
Carving Water Birds
Author: Anthony HIllmanPublisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN: 9781648370700
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Carve Beautiful Water BirdsExplore the beauty of water birds by using these templates to create your own collection. Created by master carver and wildlife illustrator Anthony Hillman, these templates for 12 species of water birds show you everything you need to know to skillfully craft each one. Species included are:Atlantic PuffinAmerican CootBlack SkimmerVirginia RailHorned GrebeBelted KingfisherCommon TernHerring GullCommon LoonBrown PelicanGlossy IbisGreat Blue HeronHillman provides detailed instructions on how to choose and prepare the wood, and how to proceed with various parts of the body, including feet for the standing birds. Six of the templates here are life-size, and the remainder include notes providing full-size dimensions; many of these carvings can be made from a single piece of wood. All patterns have top, front, and side views to aid in maintaining proportions. Carving Water Birds is an accurate and easy-to-use guide for carvers of all abilities to use in creating some of the best-known birds of watery domains.Be sure to add other guides by Anthony Hillman, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Painting Duck Decoys, Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Painting Shorebird Decoys, Carving Favorite Songbirds, and Carving Traditional Fish Decoys.
Patterns and Instructions for Carving Authentic Birds
Author: H. D. GreenPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486242224
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Carvers with some experience will be able to create any of these extraordinarily realistic birds, and two projects are especially for beginners. Detailed instructions, 26 diagrams, 85 photographs, and a wealth of ornithological information aid in carving 15 species, including: Wilson's plover, downy woodpecker, bobwhite, sparrow hawk, laughing gull, 10 more.
Songbird Carving II
Author: Rosalyn Leach DaiseyPublisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887401190
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This is the second comprehensive wood carving manual by the successful team of Roz Daisey and Pat Kurman. Through a detailed yet concise series of carving and painting instructions, beautifully drawn illustrations and careful photography, novice as well as expert carvers are given all the information they need to complete realistic wood carvings of five different songbirds. The instructions for creating wooden replicas of the male and female Northern Cardinal, House Sparrow, Blue Jay, and American Robin provide five home seminars at your fingertips. Roz and Pat are experienced carvers and teachers who have developed systems that work for everybody every time. Their own carving achievements, abilities to illustrate and communicate, and their devotion to the bird carving art forms they create all combine here to inspire a new generation of wildfowl artist.
The Complete Book of Woodcarving
Author: Everett EllenwoodPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650967
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.
Upland Game Bird Carving
Author: Rosalyn DaiseyPublisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887403491
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Rosayln moves to game birds with this volume, offering instructions for five carving projects: the male mourning dove in flight, a perched female dove, a female woodcock, her chicks, and the challenging bobwhite quail. Complete instructions with generous and beautiful illustrations take the reader through all five projects step-by-step, from carving through texturing and painting.
50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns
Author: Frank C. RussellPublisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764359545
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Soar to new heights with this helpful how-to on power-carving a variety of wooden birds. Featuring internationally known woodcarver Frank Russell, this guide offers expert instruction on a wide range of carving techniques and ways to improve your skills. Original patterns for a number of different types of birds are provided, along with detailed sketches to offer guidance for woodcarvers of all skill levels. The patterns can even be used for other types of three-dimensional or flatwork art if wood isn't your preferred material of choice. Each bird design includes textural facts, sketched details, linear top-view patterns, and colored side-view patterns. Regardless of your experience in power carving, with this guide you too can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece all on your own!
Complete Guide to Bird Carving
Author: Editors of Woodcarving IllustratedPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410832
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
No matter what kind of carver you are or what difficulty level you’ve reached, bird wood carving is for you! Featuring a compilation of 15 step-by-step projects from Woodcarving Illustrated, Complete Guide to Bird Carving includes easy-to-follow guidance, expert tips, and wood carving patterns for a variety of recognizable birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, owls, blue herons, goldfinches, and more. From simple whittled songbirds and a comfort bird to realistic hummingbirds and a stylized wren, this must-have project guide features various techniques on how to carve wood birds – such as whittling, relief carving, and power carving – and is perfect for tailoring to your comfort and skill level, from beginner to advanced. Also included are helpful overviews on materials, tools, adding texture, painting, and finishing. Original projects and patterns contributed by well-known and talented carvers in the industry, including Chris Lubkemann, Greg Young, Randy Conner, Sandy Czajka, and others.
Author: George LehmanCarving Songbird Ornaments with Power
Author: Frank C. RussellPublisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764331350
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn all the steps necessary to create unique carved wooden Christmas tree ornaments. 132 clear color photos illustrate every step for a songbird project and 23 additional patterns, ranging from an American Goldfinch to a Titmouse. Provide new and exciting challenges, including a unique method for attaching the finished songbird to a tree, wreath, or centerpiece. The text includes necessary references for feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; the tools required to successfully complete these projects, and instruction for painting and sealing the completed ornament. Create heirloom decorative songbird ornaments that will pass down through future generations. This book brings challenges for novices and joy for experienced carvers.
