Complete Guide to Bird Carving: 15 Beautiful Beginner-to-Advanced Projects

by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497102774
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Materials & Tools 7

Basic Bird Anatomy 8

Safety 9

Hand Carving Basics 10

Power Carving Basics 11

Adding Texture 15

Woodburners 18

Painting & Finishing 19

Projects

Beginner Projects

Regal Eagle 24

Comfort Bird 28

Oval Owl 32

Simple Songbird 36

Twig Rooster 40

Intermediate Designs

Smooth Nuthatch 50

Tiny Woodpecker 56

Blue Heron 60

Loon Pin 68

Wren-in-the-Round 72

Advanced Carves

Stylized Goldfinch 84

Baby Chickadee 90

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird 96

Yellow-Rumped Warbler 102

Shoveler Hen Walking Stick 112

Patterns 120

About the Authors 126

Index 128