Waterfowl Carving

Waterfowl Carving : Blue Ribbon Techniques

The definitive guide to carving, painting, and displaying detailed waterfowl in various postures, from simple to complex. 

Carving realistic birds may seem daunting, but with the help of William Veasey, one of America’s great carving teachers, you’ll learn to master the craft with confidence and style. The book includes:

• Eleven different waterfowl carving projects that range in difficulty from easy to advanced; various postures, including standing, preening, and flying, are included
• Tips on painting decoy carvings with acrylics
• Information on displaying finished pieces
• A guide to marketing your carvings and participating in carving competitions
• Full-size carving patterns and 285 line drawings

Providing detailed explanations at each and every step in the process, this is a must-have for every realistic carver’s library.

Size: 8.5in x 11.0in  |  Pages: 272  |  65 color plates/505 b/w photos/285 drawings