Intarsia Birds: Woodworking the Wise Way (A Sawdust Scroll Saw Project Book)

Kathy's 3rd Intarsia Book has 30 Bird Patterns for Beginners to Advanced Woodworkers. You will love the beautiful photographs & multi-views of each bird project. It has four easy to advanced step by step projects which clearly explain the techniques for creating realistic Bird Intarsia projects. The Wood, Tool and Supply sections have lots of helpful reference information. Chapter One: Basic Intarsia Steps, will provide hints as how to shape feather and wing pieces, gluing and finishing, and how to inlay small pieces , guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for more experienced woodworkers. Patterns include : Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Robin, Great Horned Owl, Macaw, Turkey, Crow, Loon, Barn Owl, American Kestrel, Rooster, Quail, Pelican, Red-tailed Hawk & many others. This is Kathy's Best Book yet! A must have addition to your woodworking library. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Artist Kathy Wise was a well-known giftware sculptor of animals and dogs for over 16 years before she easily expanded into designing Intarsia Patterns. She started to market her patterns over 10 years ago and found Intarsia artists loved her designs. She offers over 500 Intarsia patterns with the greatest variety of dog breed patterns found anywhere. With Kathy's knowledge and background in sculpting dogs and animals, each pattern has a realistic, unique personality that is not found in any other Intarsia patterns presently available. Along with new patterns, books, articles, and beginner kits, Kathy accepts custom commissions for her intarsia work, including murals and large wall pieces. All of her intarsia pieces are signed limited editions. She has won numerous national awards with her work and is recognized as the leading expert in the Fine Woodworking Art of Intarsia. Kathy is a regular contributor to the magazine Scrollsaw Woodworking and Crafts with over 38 articles and has been featured on many covers.