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64 | CARVING: ANIMALS; BIRDS & WATERFOWL The Tom Wolfe Treasury of Patterns: 108 Animal Patterns • Tom Wolfe • In his long and creative career as a woodcarver, Tom Wolfe has created literally thousands of patterns now being made available in a series of books containing his previously unpublished patterns. The first of these books contains a variety of animals from dragons to mice and pigs to raccoons. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 108 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 962-2 • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 14.99 CAD Tom Wolfe Carves A Horse of a Different Col- or • Tom Wolfe • Following his book on carving realistic horses, Tom now brings the same talent to bear on caricature horses. As always, Tom takes the reader step-by-step through the carving process, with each step illustrated by a clear color photo- graph. From the blank to the finished painted fig- ure, everything is clearly explained. A great book for carvers at all levels of expertise. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 275 color photos, patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-787-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 19.95 CAD Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons • TomWolfe •With his imagination running rampant, Tom Wolfe uses both traditional hand carving tools and rotary tools to bring his artistry to the dragon. The steps to carving a dragon are illustrated in color or black- and-white photographs and concise instructions. A gallery with patterns and photographs of three other dragons is provided. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300+ photos • 80 pp • 978-0-88740- 576-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Tom Wolfe Goes to the Dogs: Carving Dogs • TomWolfe • Dogs have been a favorite subject for carving since the earliest years. From hunting dogs to the family pet, dogs have a special place in the hearts of people. Tom Wolfe manages to capture their personality in his own creative, witty way. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions with color illustrations. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 280 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-367-5 • PB • $12.99 / £11.99 / 17.99 CAD Tom Wolfe’s Treasury of Patterns: 90 Pat- terns for Dog Carvers • Tom Wolfe • 90 of the best dog designs are offered here for the first time in print. Clear line drawings of a variety of dogs will give carvers all they need to produce wonderful creations. The breeds covered include everything from poodles to coon dogs and dachshunds to terriers. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 90 pat- terns • 64 pp • 978-0-7643-0098-1 • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.95 CAD 20 Folk Bird and Fish Patterns • Al Streetman • 20 patterns for birds and fish, with a simplicity that makes the carving process quick and enjoy- able and the final product charming and elegant. Full color photography illustrating the step-by-step techniques for carving, painting, and presenting each piece. The basic patterns make either won- derful learning tools or a solid foundation for more intricate carvings. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 66 color photos, 20 patterns • 48 pp • 978-0- 7643-0779-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns • Frank C. Russell • A unique how-to on woodcarving for different types of birds, this guide offers advice from expert Frank Russell on a wide range of pow- er carving techniques. With detailed sketches and written instructions accompanying each bird pat- tern, the carvings are perfect for those of all skill and experience levels. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 114 color & b/w images and patterns • 80 pp • 978-0-7643-5954-5 • HC • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Airbrush Techniques for Waterfowl Carving • Michael Veasey • Airbrushing is gaining popularity among carvers of decoys and waterfowl. In this useful book you will see just how easy it really is to do. With step-by-step instructions, you will move from the beginning to finishing a drake and hen teal duck. • 9" × 6" (229 × 152 mm) • 189 color photos • 96 pp • 978-0-88740-384-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Baby Bird and Chick Carving • Rosalyn Leach Daisey • Carving the chicks of five birds: the Caro- lina Chickadee, the Eastern Bluebird, the Bobwhite Quail, the Killdeer, and the Wood Duckling. Each step in the process is illustrated with a clear color photograph and a concise explanation from the author about what the step involves and how to do it correctly. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 600+ step-by-step color photos • 208 pp • 978- 0-88740-590-7 • HC • $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Bills and Feet: An Artisan’s Handbook • William Veasey • An artist’s manual teaching decorative decoy carvers to accurately paint the details of waterfowl and game bird bills and feet, as well as those of birds of prey. Bills and Feet is an authoritative work that will allow craftspeople to achieve a more lifelike effect with their carvings. Illustrated in full color, it is a must for the serious decoy artist. • 6" × 9" (152 × 229 mm) • all color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-916838-93-5 • PB • $15.00 / £13.99 / 20.00 CAD Birds of Prey, Blue Ribbon Techniques • William Veasey • Well-organized, beautifully illus- trated instructions for carvers. The projects include: Gray and Red Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owl, Snowy Owl, Osprey, American Kestrel, female Merlin, min- iature flying Peregrine Falcon, Antiqued Goshawk, and Red-Tailed Hawk. Color paint charts to accu- rately paint these, as well as a variety of other spe- cies. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300 color photos/64 b/w photos • 304 pp • 978-0-88740- 052-0 • HC • $47.50 / £43.99 / 68.00 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Song Bird Patterns • William Veasey • 36 detailed, full size, original designs by William Veasey and his students will serve as a guide for carvers who wish to duplicate them, and as a stepping-stone for those who want to design their own songbird patterns. • 12" × 9" (305 × 229 mm) • 36 pat- terns • 64 pp • 978-0-916838-79-9 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 22.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Shore Bird Patterns • William Veasey • Full size patterns of all the major types of shore birds include dimensions and identifying characteristics so the wood carver can create their own shore birds. • 17" × 11" (432 × 279 mm) • 29 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-916838- 88-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 22.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Min- iature Decorative Patterns • Wil- liam Veasey • Miniature decorative bird carving patterns presented in in- tricate detail for the novice carver. This is a concise, practical guide to devel- oping the skills necessary to produce realistic miniature birds. • 12" × 9" (305 × 229 mm) • 32 patterns • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-000-1 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 22.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Techniques: Burning and Texturing Methods • William Veasey • How to use your burning and texturing tools to achieve brilliant results. Crisp step- by-step photographs and instructions will enable the beginner to detail carvings with a minimum of difficulty and magnificent results. It will give the expert blue ribbon ideas that will make the best of show. • 9" × 6" (229 × 152 mm) • 60 color plates/60 b/w photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740-013-1 • PB • $9.99 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD Carving an American Eagle with Paul White • Paul White • Paul White takes the carver through the process of carving a large traditional bald ea- gle. Beginning with the gluing of the boards and sculpting and ending with a helpful description of gold leafing, Paul explains each step in detail. For those who wish to get right to the carving, he also explains the use of commercially prepared blanks. A measured drawing of the project and a gallery of variations are included. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 250 color photos • 64 pp • 978-0-88740- 624-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power • Frank C. Russell • 132 clear color photos illustrate every step to make carved wooden songbird Christ- mas tree ornaments with power tools. 23 addition- al patterns are provided with reference material on feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; and tools required. Instruction is provided for painting and sealing the completed ornament. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 132 color photos, 28 patterns • 80 pp • 978-0-7643- 3135-0 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Carving The Green-Wing Teal: Quick Tips For Hen and Drake • Jeffrey Moore • A comprehen- sive look at the carving and painting techniques needed to create the colorful green-wing teal. Learn the use of burning and high speed texturing equipment, with variations in carving the hen and drake. Tips for carving feathers, heads, and prima- ries are all provided. Step-by-step airbrushing and brush painting achieve an elegant and wonderfully realistic teal. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 280 color photos • 96 pp • 978-0-7643-1314-1 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / 28.95 CAD Carving the Screech Owl • Jeffrey A. Moore • In more than 300 color photos and clear de- scriptions, the author takes readers through all of the steps necessary to create a beautiful, lifelike screech owl in wood. Beginning with a pre-shaped blank, techniques used in high speed texturing, wood burning, airbrushing, and brush painting are shown and discussed. Techniques for creating realistic feet are also provided. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 332 color photos & 1 pattern • 96 pp • 978-0-7643-4360-5 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Championship Carving • Tricia Veasey • Hun- dreds of stunning color pictures of world class carvings accompany an authoritative series of interviews with the world’s finest wood sculptors. An indispensable addition to the libraries of novice and expert carvers; certain to become a collector’s item. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 298 color photos/7 b/w photos • 160 pp • 978-0-88740- 023-0 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD Championship Carving—Volume II • Tricia Veasey • World Championship competitions’ bird sculptures are documented in this large and pro- fusely illustrated volume. The winners and com- petition entries are presented through color pho- tography and a supporting text that identifies and personalizes the artist-carvers. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 617 color photos/13 b/w photos • 160 pp • 978-0-88740-071-1 • HC • $47.50 / £43.99 / 68.00 CAD CARVING: BIRDS & WATERFOWL