Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #387972 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 72 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781565231924
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Tom Matus is a professional woodcarver. He lives in Boise, AUTHOR: Matus, Tom

Customer Reviews

Bought the book and carved one
THe book is excellent. It gives a very nice detailed accounting of how to carve a mallard duck detail, soup to nuts. The illustrations are beautiful, the text generally excellent. Covers wood selection, tools, details of carving (down to the shape of the nostrils on the bill and the overlap of the feathers), painting (which takes the bird from a fine shape to the gorgeous bird on the cover).

I am a budding sculptor, and I have a lot to learn. The most important lessons appear to be:
1. Get A LOT of reference material. It would be ideal if you have live ducks wandering around nearby so you can get ready 3D inspiration.
2. Stop FREQUENTLY just to LOOK at the work. It's easy to get too caught up in the process and lose sight of the shape of the whole. I messed up the wings on my first duck and had to start over.

The book has some references for glass eyes, carving tools, etc, but it was a bit sparse. A larger list might be nice.

Mallard Decoy Carving
Great book for carving mallards. Thought it might have more on other ducks, but was well pleased with the contect it had.