Carving Duck Decoys Patterns
Posted on Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 3:30 amDecoy Duck
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Duck Decoys (Classic Carving Projects Made Easy series) $8.85 Long a standard and favorite for crafters, carving decoys is made simple in this easy-to-follow design book, which includes a history of decoys, an introduction to basic carving techniques, and complete instructions for carving a male mallard decoy. Strategies for carving the head attachment, setting eyes, shaping the body and feathers, sealing, priming, and painting are also provided…. |
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Antique-Style Duck Decoys: Contemporary Techniques to Carve and Paint in the Folk Art Tradition $9.00 For decoy enthusiasts and collectors who want to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique duck decoys, this resource presents the process for carving the traditional, streamlined wood replicas. Chapters focus on every aspect of this classic art form—from selecting the proper wood and cutting out the head and eyes to body surface and tail detail. Additional sections offer tip… |
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The Decorative Decoy Carver’s Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Series One $21.00 In this two-volume set, esteemed decoy and pattern maker Bruce Burk provides time- and artist-tested patterns for 42 duck decoys. Similar in format, these companion volumes offer a wealth of patterns and techniques. Reference photographs taken from multiple angles help carvers familiarize themselves with the duck’s actual features before they begin to carve. Outline-carving patterns guide intermed… |