William Veasey Libri

The standard book in its field, this step-by-step instruction method presents 11 different waterfowl carving projects, both simple and complex, including three flying miniatures, floating, standing, and preening ducks and an antique swan.

This comprehensive guide offers painting instructions for over 40 species of waterfowl, featuring various techniques illustrated through step-by-step photographs. It includes fine color images of completed bird carvings and close-up details, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced carvers looking to enhance their skills.

Detailed carvings can be achieved with ease through the use of burning and texturing tools, as outlined in this guide. It features crisp, step-by-step photographs and instructions tailored for beginners, ensuring they can create magnificent results without overwhelming difficulty. Additionally, experienced artisans will find innovative blue ribbon ideas to elevate their work to award-winning status.

Featuring stunning photographs of live birds of prey, this guide offers wood carvers detailed, step-by-step instructions for ten distinct projects, including various owl species and hawks. Each project is meticulously organized, showcasing the carving process with accompanying paint charts that demonstrate the precise pigment blends needed for lifelike results. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced carvers looking to capture the beauty of these magnificent birds in their art.

Designed for ease of use, this book features full-size patterns of various shore birds, complete with dimensions and identifying characteristics. It highlights important details to aid wood carvers in accurately creating their own shore bird sculptures. The layout allows the book to open flat for convenient reference during the carving process.

Full-size versions of William Veaseys acclaimed waterfowl decoy patterns. Simple, workable patterns will be useful to both the novice and the expert wood carver.

Miniature decorative bird-carving patterns presented in intricate detail for the novice carver. This is a concise, practical guide to developing the skills necessary to produce realistic miniature birds.