West Coast Brown Pelican Carving Tutorial

By: Bob Matthews for wildfowl-carving.com

This image courtesy of wildfowl-carving.com

By: Bob Matthews for wildfowl-carving.com

Is the pelican your favorite bird? If it isn't, you might just reconsider when you see this charming West Coast Brown Pelican Carving Tutorial. This wood carving pattern will teach you how to carve and paint your very own West Coast Brown Pelican. The introduction also includes tips for getting started with a wood carving pattern, such as referencing a copy of the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America for inspiration. Then, search online to find images of the bird from other angles so you can plan your pattern. That said, this particular pelican pattern is written for you with step-by-step photo instructions. Learn how to capture the magic of nature when you follow this wood carving tutorial.

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Estimated Cost$31+

Time to CompleteLonger than a weekend

MaterialsPaint, Wood

Primary TechniqueWood Crafts

Difficulty LevelAdvanced

Project TypeMake a Project

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