Carving Tropical Birds


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Complete instructions, patterns, and diagrams for creating the Gouldian finch, Fischer's love bird, Andean cock-of-the-rock, keel-billed toucan, and 8 other exotic avian creatures.




Patterns and Instructions for Carving Authentic Birds


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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.




Manual of Traditional Wood Carving


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Superb guide to every aspect of the craft combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Projects range from simple — boxes, chests, chairs — to complex — tables, cabinets, beds.




Action Whirligigs


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Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings for creating 25 charming little wind-driven toys — from the simple Baking a Pie whirligig to the Woman at the Computer to various weathervanes. For all levels of ability.




Birds, Art & Design


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Legendary bird carver Larry Barth has created a stunning retrospective of his life's work, including sculptures from museum exhibits and rarely seen pieces from private collections. This is a must-have book for every bird lover, carver, and anyone who appreciates fine sculptural art.




Creative Bird Carving


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Describes the equipment, tools, and techniques used in the carving process, and offers step-by-step instructions for detailed projects.




Carving Tropical Fish


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Carving Melon Sculptures


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The Sound of War follows seven heroic people in their pursuit of freedom across the battle ridden geography of the American Revolution. Six men and a small girl learn to work together for a common goal, freedom of country. Learning from each other and, in the end, learning the price of freedom, these people make their mark in history. A fictional account of the American Revolution near the end of the war, this book will capture it's audience with warmth and heart, a tear jerker to the last.




Easy-to-do Flower Patterns for Woodcarvers


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Twenty-one distinctive full-page floral patterns — perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques, chair backs and more — featuring subjects from roses and violets to tropical waterlilies and birds of paradise. Suggestions on carving, selecting woods, applying finishes, more.




Miniature Snowy Owl


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Step-by-step instructions and patterns for a one-third lifesize male or female snowy owl. Plus elements of design, understanding and implementing color theory, and utilizing light in your sculpture.