Welcome to We Like Wildfowl Carving, the premier resource for carvers of all skill levels to create your own stunning projects—with the step-by-step instructions and photos you need to create realistic bird carvings! From carving projects that cover the basics, to painting techniques, you’ll learn all you need to create fabulous decorative and decoy projects. Includes color guides, habitat inspiration, carver profiles and a vibrant community of fellow bird carvers. We Like Wildfowl Carving projects include not only inspiring patterns for you to print, but also step-by-step tutorials to guide you through any new skills you need to learn.
Here is a simple chart to explain the various levels of access to We Like Wildfowl Carving content:
| Site Visitors | Bronze Members | Gold Members | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Like Wildfowl Carving Freebies | None | All-Access | All-Access |
| We Like Wildfowl Carving Weekly | None | All-Access | All-Access |
| We Like Wildfowl Carving Magazine | Limited | Limited | All-Access |
| We Like Wildfowl Carving Collections | Limited | Limited | All-Access |
| We Like Wildfowl Carving Videos | None | None | All-Access |
And here’s a detailed summary of all the types of content we offer you:
We Like Wildfowl Carving Freebies: Get FREE carving guides. These freebies offer a hint of what is in store for Gold Members. Take a look and create beautiful new bird carvings for yourself, your friends, and your family.
We Like Wildfowl Carving Weekly: Get weekly updates featuring previews of collections and tutorials to inspire your next project.
We Like Wildfowl Carving Magazine: Get quarterly printable and online magazine issues with printable projects – that’s step-by-step instructions, color guides and carving demonstrations in each issue! Plus, we cover painting tutorials to help bring your carving to life. Expert tips and techniques for beginner and experienced carvers alike.
We Like Wildfowl Carving Collections: Get premium curated collections that cover decoratives and decoys or focus on mastering particular techniques. We Like Wildfowl Carving Collections include fully downloadable and printable projects along with detailed directions for completing each project. We have a whole library of carving patterns ready and waiting for you!
We Like Wildfowl Carving Videos: Watch clear step-by-step We Like Wildfowl Carving Videos on carving and painting techniques.
Dear Wildfowl Carving Enthusiast,
Wildfowl carving is a rich tradition that blends craftsmanship, artistry, and a deep appreciation for wildlife. From decorative birds and competition pieces to working decoys and miniature carvings, generations of carvers have transformed blocks of wood into lifelike works of art. While the craft is rooted in tradition, today’s carvers have access to exceptional tools, materials, and techniques that make learning—and mastering—the art more rewarding than ever.
Whether you’re picking up a carving knife for the first time or refining decades of experience, We Like Wildfowl Carving is your trusted resource for inspiration, instruction, and expert guidance. Our library features detailed carving projects, patterns, reference photos, painting tutorials, and techniques from some of the most respected names in the field, helping you build your skills one project at a time.
Carving is more than a hobby—it’s a community. Wildfowl carvers share knowledge, encourage one another, and preserve a craft that continues to inspire new generations. No matter where you are on your carving journey, you’ll find something here to challenge, teach, and motivate you.
Looking for your next project? Explore our themed Collections, where you’ll find carefully curated groups of projects centered around ducks, shorebirds, songbirds, and more. Whether you’re interested in realistic decoys, decorative carvings, or mastering a particular species, our collections make it easy to dive into the projects that interest you most.
Every article, project, and tutorial is selected with one goal in mind: helping you become a better carver. From roughing out the blank to adding the final brushstroke, we’re here to provide the techniques, tips, and inspiration you need to create birds you’ll be proud to display.
My colleagues and I are dedicated to finding the best patterns for the We Like Wildfowl Carving community. All of us are passionate about carving and making successful projects for friends, family, and ourselves! We Like Wildfowl Carving also relies on experts to share their tips, advice, and expertise with you.
I serve as Managing Editor. I was raised to believe if you can fix it, then don’t throw it away. My grandmother passed a love of crafts onto me and I dabble in all sorts of projects – from painting to knitting to scrapbooking. When I’m not working, you’ll find me reading, baking, searching for animals to rescue and playing my most important role of all: mother.
Even if you’re a seasoned carver, you know there’s always going to be a new project—and with it may come a new technique for you to learn. Join us, and we can all learn and grow together—We Like Wildfowl Carving is for you!
Yours for successful carving,
Caitlin Eaton
Managing Editor, We Like Wildfowl Carving
P.S. Thank you for reading my note and visiting We Like Wildfowl Carving–get FREE access right now to a project— my FREE gift to you for visiting our website right now!
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