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.

· A comprehensive, all-in-one resource for the beginner or intermediate carver looking to refine his or her bird carving style and techniques

· An inspiring compilation of articles from Woodcarving Illustrated's most notable bird carvers, each sharing valuable tips and techniques - from how to use a Dremel to achieve fine details to basic flat-plane techniques with one knife

· Features 15 step-by-step projects with coordinating photography for popular birds for carvers, including woodpeckers, hummingbirds, chickadees, owls, blue herons, goldfinches, and more

· Projects are presented in 3 sections organized by difficulty and cover a range of carving techniques, from whittling to relief and realistic power carving

· Includes insightful front matter providing overviews on tools, materials, adding texture, painting, and finishing

· Original projects and patterns contributed by several well-known carvers in the industry, such as Chris Lubkemann, Greg Young, Randy Conner, and many others