Great beginner books (they include patterns, and step by step from cutting out to finish painting)
Songbird Carving $58.95 (black Capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, American Goldfinch, House Wren and Catbird)
Songbird Carving II (Used $52.95) Northern Cardinal Male & Female, Blue Jay, Robin, House Sparrow
Upland Game Bird Carving $79.95 (American Woodcock , American Woodcock Chicks, Bobwhite Quail, Mourning Dove flying & folded Wing)
Upland Game Bird Carving (USED $65.00) (NEW $79.95) Flying Mourning Dove, Folded Wing Mourning Dove, Bobwhite Quail, American Woodcock & Chicks
Baby Bird And Chick Carving $79.95 (Carolina Chickadee Baby, Eastern Bluebird baby, Bobwhite Quail Chicks, Killdeer Chick, Woodie Duckling)
This timeless collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features 21 stunning patterns of a wide range of small birds, including a blue jay, barn swallow, cactus wren, and so much more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns for each project, also included are eight animal carving designs for a coyote, Canadian lynx, cheetah, and several others, as well as a bonus male and female caricature project. The perfect addition to every wood carver’s library, Nature in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for wildlife!
WE HAVE IT IN BOOK OR CD EACH $21.95
By David Mohrhardt
Step by Step Color Painting instructions black capped chickadee, cedar Waxwing, eastern Meadowlark.
Practice Sketches and color photos of purple finch, evening grosbeak, american tree sparrow, Goldfinch, Robin, Marsh Wren, blue jay and hermit thrush.
reference drawings purple finch, evening grosbeak, american tree sparrow, black capped chickadee and cedar waxwing
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.
A long-time favorite subject for carvers is that of beautiful birds and other wildlife. This exciting collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features20 stunning patterns of a wide range of birds, including a great blue heron, house wren, mourning dove, wild turkey, and so much more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns for each project, also included are a few animal carving designs for a mountain lion, bear, and wild horse. From ducks, geese, and songbirds to birds of prey and shorebirds, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature!
Step-by-step manual with full-size patterns for nine basic projects: three scarlet tanagers, group of robins, male cardinal, female cardinal, scissor-tailed flycatcher, blue jay, American gold-finch. Also general instructions, including how to make accurate carvings of any of the 800 American birds. 75 photographs and 22 full-page diagrams.
By H D Green
This book is out of print
by Charles Solomon and David Hamilton
Techniques and tips for two hummingbird species: the ruby-throated and the broad-tailed hummingbirds. Includes anatomical information, step-by-step carving demonstrations, more than 75 color photos, and detailed habitat information.
