Desiree has assembled drawings of mammals that would be a great resource for carvers of mammals and flatwork artists as well. The sketchbooks include detailed drawings of muscle groups, skeletons, step by step of eyes, nose, mouth, feet, & hair tracts to enhance your carvings with some notes on selected pages. The sketches of the muscle groups & skeletons as well as a colored drawing of the animal for painting reference are in color. Those booklets available at this time are: cougar, rabbit, fox, squirrel, raccoon, wolf, cheetah, bobcat, chipmunk, coyote & snow leopard.
$10.95 – $25.95Price range: $10.95 through $25.95
SP-DS822 – Cast directly from actual fish by master taxidermist and sculptor Bill Leach, these reference casts give you the actual look and feel you’ve been looking for. Actual size and details are captured for your carvings. Eye, gill, fin and scale placement are reproduced for you in three-dimensional form.
$26.95
SP-D2051 – Capture the dramatic grace & elegance of the Carousel Horse with these patterns & cut-outs! These Carousel patterns by Dave Walker of popular original carousel horses from yesteryear are the highly detailed design of these patterns will help bring the beauty of your carving alive.
$15.95
Canvasback by Dennis Schroeder. Patterns available for a drake or hen. Complete kit available for drakes. Complete kit comes with a Schroeder-designed, kiln-dried, full-bodied Tupelo cut-out, painting book, waterfowl pattern, and Tohickon eyes.
$10.95 – $180.95Price range: $10.95 through $180.95
SP-DS890 – Cast directly from actual fish by master taxidermist and sculptor Bill Leach, these reference casts give you the actual look and feel you’ve been looking for. Actual size and details are captured for your carvings. Eye, gill, fin, and scale placement are reproduced for you in three-dimensional form.
$33.95
SP-SK121 – Any contour can be used as a scraping edge. In just a few strokes you can remove any uneven surface or finish from your work without the use of sandpaper that costs money and creates airborne dust. Power handle included. Removes: Roughness on hand or power carving. Ripple marks from moulding operations. Excess glue in hard-to-reach areas. Unwanted paint or other finishes.
$65.95
SP-S6010 – For 1/4 or 1/3 hp machines only. A heavy duty popular handpiece by Foredom for general carving use. For use with Foredom series SRH, TXH, LXH, and discontinued H-Model motors. Geared 3-jaw chuck takes accessory shank sizes up to 5/32″. Pre-lubricated ball bearings that require maintenance. Comes complete with chuck key. 1″ diameter. 513/16″ long.
$115.95
SP-S5014 – The #28 handpiece has a slender, comfortable design with tapered grip and pre-lubricated ball bearings that do not require maintenance. Comes with 3/32 and 1/8 collets, pin, and chuck wrench. 51/4″ long, 23/32″ dia. (center), 1/2″ dia. (taper). Other collets available below.
$108.95
SP-P130 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-P102 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-P203 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-P215 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-55 – For acrylics and oils. Ideal for decorative painting. Especially good for waterfowl art and miniature birds. Precision size golden Taklon filament in seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules. Mounted on iridescent pearl-white Comfort Grip handles. These brushes were hand selected by Dennis Schroeder to produce the ultimate mini-set.
$88.35
SP-P103 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-P135 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-P119 – Most widely accepted acrylic paint for decorative decoys or other wildfowl carving art. Tough and flexible. Suitable for painting on canvas and wood. High quality paint. A.S.T.M. approved pigments in supra-fine particle size pure acrylic base. Come in 21/2 oz. tubes. Not for use with airbrushing.
$6.50
SP-RB18 – Over 180 photos show the birds in their natural environment. Comparison pages group similar looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Includes male/female differences, seasonal plumages and distinctive markings. By Chris G. Earley / Second Edition
$21.95
A breakthrough approach to carving and painting a popular series of fish with carving champion Jeff Compton! Learn how to perform all the artistic and mechanical steps needed from the first cut to the final stroke with these educational volumes. Over 45 step-by-step photographs take you through the intricacies of each fish. You’ll find a full-color painting section detailing airbrushing and a valuable wood sculpting guide. Each 9″ x 6″ volume includes a full-dimension pattern of the species.
$25.95
SP-TV23D – Mike Kents Public Broadcasting System series on carving and painting wildlife has brought world-class carvers into living rooms across the country. Learn secrets, shortcuts, and artistic interpretations from Mike and master carvers who have visited him in his studio! Gain more experience today from any of the DVD titles below!
$22.65
SP-CB135 – The Dennis Schroeder Method takes woodcarvers from a single block of wood to the carved finished piece. These 81/2″ x 51/2″ books feature over 55 action photographs covering the complete step-by-step carving process. Illustrative preview to burning techniques included.
$25.95
SP-R105 – Learn all the inside techniques of illustrating waterfowl from world champion, Dennis Schroeder. Offering a valuable approach to mixing color and putting it on the right spots, Schroeder presents 10 waterfowl drakes for your reference. Each 9″ x 12″ book contains over 25 full-color painting phases of instruction detailing the methods that this wood artist employs.
$30.95