Common Snipe Flying/Landing Carving Pattern

Common Snipe Flying/Landing Carving Pattern The Common Snipe Flying/Landing Carving Pattern is a great way to get those wood carving projects going that you'll enjoy. The Common Snipe is a small stocky bird with the longest bill of all Snipes. They are 9-11 inches long, with a wingspan of approximately 15-17 inches, and have a broad white stripe at the base of the wings. They are a unisex bird, meaning male and females are similar.  Carve a Common Snipe today with this Stiller pattern. When your finished with your carving you can add more details with a wood burner. Common Snipe Flying/Landing Carving Pattern: Materials suggested to carve the full size Common Snipe; Body; 2"  x 4" x 8" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Head w/ Bill; 1" x 2" x 4 1/2" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Wings; 1" x 4" x 9" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Eye's; 6 mm Brown. Feet. Materials suggested to carve the 1/2 size Common Snipe;  Body; 2" x 3" x 5" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Head w/ Bill; 1/2" x 2" x 3" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Wings; 1/2" x 2" x 4 3/4" piece of Basswood or Tupelo. Eye's; 3 mm Brown. Feet.