Creating a Ward Rig
Creating a Ward Rig

Author: Tom Christie

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781945550553

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A six-time world champion at the prestigious Ward World Championship shares his techniques for making award-winning decoy rigs. Tom Christie provides detailed instructions for carving and painting three different birds, plus patterns, paint swatches, and tips on how to make your decoys look alive on the water. No matter what you carve, Creating a World Rig will s how you how you can do it even better. Inside you will find patterns and instructions for aDrake wigeonDrake mallardHen mallard Plus, everything you need to know to create birds that will look great on the water or on display in your home.

Birds, Art & Design
Birds, Art & Design

Author: Larry Barth

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0811762491

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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.

Wings on the Water
Wings on the Water

Author: Steve Maslowski

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1881982866

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Combines the best reference articles from the pages of "Wildfowl Carving Magazine" with a new collection of images Provides a wealth of information about more than two dozen aquatic birds An in-depth look at a variety of ducks and geese for carvers and waterfowl enthusiasts alike, described in vivid prose from the magazine's best writers Detailed, intoxicating images by Steve Maslowski, one of the stalwart veterans of wildlife photography

Green-Winged Teal Pair
Green-Winged Teal Pair

Author: Glenn McMurdo

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781881982609

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The latest entry in the Workbench Projects series offers step-by-step instructions and photographs for carving and painting a green-winged teal hen and drake. Carvers will find all they need in this informative book, including life-size patterns, color swatches, taxidermy photos, and handy tips for all parts of the carving process. The author, an experienced teacher, offers detailed instruction for challenging steps such as making your own pattern and carving a one-piece bird. AUTHOR: Glenn McMurdo is an award-winning wildfowl carver who has been instructing students in the United States and Canada for more than 15 years. McMurdo was awarded third place best in show at the Ward World Carving Championships for the drake featured in this book; his green-winged hen took second place in all teals at the 2007 California Open. He lives in Cobourg, Ontario. SELLING POINTS: Instructions for carving and painting both the hen and the drake Life-size patterns included for both birds Convenient lay-flat spiral binding 340 colour & b/w photos

Contemporary Gunning Decoys
Contemporary Gunning Decoys

Author: Laura Lucio

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2006-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781881982548

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Provides step-by-step instructions and patterns for carving and painting the goldeneye drake, goldeneye hen, and pintail hen. This book also discusses colour mixtures and paint swatches. Illustrated throughout

Miniature Snowy Owl
Miniature Snowy Owl

Author: Keith Mueller

Publisher: Wildfowl Carving Magazine

Published: 2006-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781881982357

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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.

Decoys
Decoys

Author: Ernie Sparks

Publisher: Camden East, Ont. : Camden East Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780921820833

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A collection of photographs of some of the decade's best work by North American carvers. The Ward World Championship is held every April in Ocean city, Maryland--and this title is a tribute to the artists who have mastered this unique art form.

Decorative Canvasback Pair
Decorative Canvasback Pair

Author: Jamie Welsh

Publisher: Wildfowl Carving Magazine

Published: 2006-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781881982425

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Step-by-step instructions and paint swatches for carving and painting hen and drake decorative canvasbacks. Lifesize top, side, and front view patterns of both the hen and drake.