Pat godin pattern books are a must have no matter what style of decoys you are carving as the books are based on the live duck and not a pattern of a decoy. Meet a couple of the best decoy carvers in the country and get to check out the pacific flyway decoy association waterfowl festival. It is quite discouraging to spend a lot of time feathering and texturing, if your anatomy isnt correct. We buy back carving books often enough to refresh our collection all the time. He is a frequent contributor to wood carving illustrated and the author of duck decoys. Tom matus is a world champion wildfowl carver and an instructor and judge for the ward world champion wildfowl carving competition. Knotts knives, and decoy carving supplies including wood, eyes, feet, knives,paint, foredom,gerex, paint brushes, carving books,typhoon, dust collection, ca glues. Anthony hillman has 31 books on goodreads with 99 ratings. Wildfowl carving magazine the only magazine for bird carvers. North american hunters placed up to 100 decoys in an area where they intended to hunt in an effort to attract real ducks.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 14, 2015 one man, steve sanford of cambridge, ny, handcrafts his own wooden decoys. Classic carving projects made easy carving classics made easy by tom matus isbn. Most boatbuilders carve, either as part of their work or as a hobby. Pacific flyway decoy association wildlife art festival the pacific brant carving and art show online carving forums. Wildfowl carving the only magazine for bird carvers.
Perfect for beginner carvers, learn to carve a traditional mallard drake decoy from starttofinish with the expert instruction provided in this book. I started carving in 1978 with duck decoys, then songbirds and in 1999 started doing fish decoys. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. Duck decoys were carved from real wood or made from plastic in the shape of a real duck. Take a look at our other free patterns in the patterns section. Wildfowl carving magazine is dedicated to the art of decoy and decorative bird carving. Buy a cheap copy of carving duck decoys dover books on.
If you have any comments or questions about the duck decoy pattern, please leave them in the comments section below. Nov 22, 2016 meet a couple of the best decoy carvers in the country and get to check out the pacific flyway decoy association waterfowl festival. One man, steve sanford of cambridge, ny, handcrafts his own wooden decoys. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Airbrush techniques for waterfowl carving by michael veasey airbrush painting is quicker and saves time but also brings more realism to your decoy. Decoy magazine is the ultimate source for decoy collectors. Our bimonthly publication features top quality decoys from around the world by both wellknown master and upandcoming contemporary craftsmen. Finally, here is a pair of mallards, also from new patterns i developed recently. Shes been carving waterfowl decoys in colorado on and off for more than 30. Decoy carving blanks are made from finegrained basswood ready for staining, painting or featherburning. Jul 10, 2016 click here to download this free duck decoy pattern pdf. Anthony hillmans most popular book is carving duck decoys. How to carve waterfowl as well as shorebirds and more. Dec 17, 2015 duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby.
Learn the process and watch him craft one in the span of a day. With fullsize patterns for hollow construction by harry v. North carolina decoys and gunning lore by william neal conoley, jr. Mighty layout boys resources you might try your local library too, or a carving club in your area, or buy a book with patterns for several species. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Decorative decoy carvers painting n pattern portfolio. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional. These cedar harlequin decoys were made from our pattern this section of our site is for those of you who are carvers or who would like to become carvers. In it you will find tools and patterns, decoy kits and the book basic decoy carving that ties it all together and even provides information on suppliers. Our wood carving supplies will directly supplement your decoy painting and carving needs, and our nancy baurs easy to follow instruction packets are used by beginners, as well as advanced painters. Books by anthony hillman author of carving miniature duck.
For those who wish to carve a detailed duck or goose but do not want to spent several hundred hours creating a decoy, this pack is for you. Antique style duck decoys, author, tom matus duck decoy carving books sold at highland woodworking. Were dedicated to exploring the provenance of these fascinating collectibles and keeping a watchful eye on the trends of this exciting market. Paperback the duck decoy has a long tradition as a classic carving project. Greg pususta wildlife carvings, waverly, minnesota. Jim sprankles books on duck decoy carving and painting is an excellent place to start. Both novice and experienced carvers visit our pages for reference topics and detailed demonstrations, as well as tips and techniques from the worlds best carvers. Fall 2011 vincenti decoys launches its new web site offering upper bay style decoys carved by pat vincenti, decoy carving supplies, ronan decoy paints, vintage waterfowl accessories, and chesapeake bay collectible decoys.
Buy cheap carving books online carving book rentals. Now you can get started on your own decoy with this instructional guide by awardwinning decoy carver tom matus. Alongside master carver rich smoker, discover the art of decoy carving as you learn about tools, craft and paint while carving your own bird. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Check out our large range of options and text books now and look forward to reading the books of your choice soon. Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. Jennings decoy company quality wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver. If you use ebay, type in jd sprankle, and you will find some of his books. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby 3 fun and easy diy woodworking projects that you can complete this weekend how night vision works whether you are preparing for surveillance, planning a nighttime hunt, or simply nature watching in low light conditions. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows. Chesterfield craft shop basswood decoy carving blanks. Start by researching the species and breeds of waterfowl you want to carve by browsing books or online sources. Many books contain patterns of decoys of particular species, but are often not easily transferable or even the correct size to reproduce.
Whenever you have the chance to rent cheap carving textbooks you might want to do this as well. See more ideas about decoy carving, duck decoys and carving. If this is your first attempt to make a duck decoy, dont get discouraged if it doesnt turn out just the way you want it. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. Bruce burk ranks among the master bird carvers in the country and is responsible for getting thousands of other carvers started. Wildfowl carving magazine spring 2004 by candice r derr, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mostly decoy carving, but still lots of information for those of us who dont carve decoys.
Antique style duck decoys by tom matus as stated in the subtitle, contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition chapters on getting started, carving the decoy, aging the wood, painting and antiquing. Only one template, mallard this book contains more detail on carving the head than most others. Offers detailed patterns for carving a variety of ducks, as. Carving waterfowl has become a tremendously popular part of our hobby. But rather than trying to pass these decoys off as antiques, carvers add their own elements to the decoysexaggerated features, brightened paint, and really add their own personal flair to the classic decoy style.
A free replica 1915 mason catalog is included with any mason decoy purchase. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The guild considers the decoy competition to be an essential element of the decoy festival. Carving duck decoys transcends this frequently frustrating initial experience for beginning carvers and old pros by contributing a working book that has all the popular duck decoy species. Offers detailed patterns for carving a variety of ducks, as well as coots, grebes, kingfishers, geese, rails, snipes. Our website is designed to complement our magazine, providing links to museums and auctions. Antique style duck decoys duck decoy carving books. Jun 06, 2017 finally, here is a pair of mallards, also from new patterns i developed recently. If this is your first decoy duck, you might want to paint it now. It has been out of print since the early eighties but still host a world of information not in other books. If you like this pattern please share it using the share buttons on this page.
Antique illinois river bluebill duck decoy pair, circa 19201940 for sale. Send a photo and i will give you an idea who might have made it. Using these stepbystep instructions, this book will guide you from beginning to finishing the drake and. New and looking for mallard decoy template woodcarving. You can leave your decoy smooth or you can carve it to any degree of detail that you desire. Basswood decoy duck carving blanks and pewter cast feet are products that we sell. Jennings decoy company, quality wood carving supplies for. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and more both male and female. Classic carving projects made easy and antiquestyle duck decoys. Keep yourself well informed of current and exciting decoy auctions while tracking the rising values of important decoy collections.
Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and. Knotts knives decoy carving supplies, arts and crafts stores. Building beautiful bird decoys colorado country life magazine. Shows how to shape, carve and point the head and feathers for a lifelike texture. The core sound decoy carvers guild invites you to participate in the iwca international wildfowl carvers association sanctioned decoy carving competitions 2020 decoy competition divisions and rules coming soon. Home articles a competition gunning ringnecked duck a competition gunning ringnecked.
Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction. One way to make a decoy look even older or more authentic is to carve a wooden eye. We offer three sizes of basswood decoy carving blanks. But, while hobbyists have long been able to choose from a variety of books on decoy carving, there has been a need for an inexpensive, concise. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Describes the bluebill, mallard, merganser, canvasback, plus other species their anatomy, actions, positions. You will be amazed at your carving success as you follow the author, stepbystep, through an entire mallard drake carving project. Ill be doing another abbreviated photo journal of another drake just like the one in the photo here. These clips are from my dvd carving duck decoys for the beginner over the past 20 years ive taught hundreds of students to carve decorative decoys, and. Believe me was previously published in 2001 under the title the decoy. Tom matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the contemporary antiquestyled decoy. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style. While the name duck decoy is universally accepted, they were used to attract a variety. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
We carve decoys for seabird restoration projects as well as for collectors, and we offer the recourses others need to get started or to expand their carving. You can try it to see if somethere meets your needs. Our woodcarving books are a wealth of information and inspiration. Decoy pattern book pat godin pattern books are a must have no matter what style of decoys you are carving as the books are based on the live duck and not a pattern of a decoy. Youll also enjoy exploring the fascinating history of these master carvers and their beautiful works of art. None of these books suggests that anyone clever with his hands is going to make a living at decoy carving. I can help match up a single or find that special decoy. New and looking for mallard decoy template heres a link to a site with some patterns.
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