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Decoys photographs of duck, goose, swan and shorebird decoys from sixty of todays best carvers. Find great deals on ebay for decoy books and decoy auction catalog. He does a nice job of taking you through the process of what is involved in carving. 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. These cedar harlequin decoys were made from our pattern. 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.

Dec 11, 2015 in the beginning these decoys were simplistic, handwoven floating imitations that to the modern eye resemble something seen at a craft bazaar rather than in the duck blind. 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 carving classics made easy series is designed to bring the traditions and joy of woodcarving to a new generation of hobbyists. The carolina decoy collectors association has complied one of the finest collections of carteret county, nc decoys and featured them in this full color book by species.

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 this video incorporates all my teaching. 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. I use various kutzall and saburr tooth bits in my foredom tool. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The duck decoy has a long tradition as a classic carving project. Free tutorials, expert tips, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox. If you use ebay, type in jd sprankle, and you will find some of his books. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Each book in the series guides you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. While the name duck decoy is universally accepted, they.

Carving painting and aging instructions are included. Antique style duck decoys duck decoy carving books. Showcasing books on wood carving available right now online. See more ideas about decoy carving, carving and duck decoys. Buy cheap carving books online carving book rentals. Duck decoys were carved from real wood or made from plastic in the shape of a real duck. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and. Classic carving projects made easy carving classics made easy by tom matus isbn.

Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and more both male and female. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style. American bird decoys william mackey jr duck decoy reference 1965 book 12 photos. Duck decoy research for vintage duck decoys, old duck decoys and any collectibale duck decoys. 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. Wood big sky carvers bozeman montana duck decoy lot 2 decor hunting signed big s. Lewis, a very rare pacific coast swan in four piece construction of redwood. These decoys have been hunted over for the past several years. The decoys that strongly influenced mitchell were the holly family of maryland, mason factory decoys of detroit, and decoys from new jersey and the delaware river areas. The patterns are the essence of the book, as other detail is limited to five summary pages.

Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. Each of the carvers section contains a wood duck drake, plus two other. Maybe this can be the start of your carving career. Describes the bluebill, mallard, merganser, canvasback, plus other species their anatomy, actions, positions. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference. The text portion of the book discusses how to carve, paint, and add keel weights.

If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. In this demonstration ill be power carving a hen canvasback decoy head. Big sky carvers duck indiana duck collectibles for sale ebay. Check out our large range of options and text books now and look forward to reading the books of your choice soon.

Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A special photo section with the finished decoys from the authors lends itself well for useful comparison of your own progress. The wooden bird how to carve duck decoys, tips and videos art gallery. Carving duck decoys dover woodworking shourds, harry v.

This heavily illustrated book aimed to be a comprehensive guide to the carved wooden duck decoy. Duck decoys for sale highlighting books on wood carving and much more in stock today. Used by early american waterfowl hunters, this type of. Books on wood carving for sale duck decoys for sale. Each book in the series guides you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. Take a look at our other free patterns in the patterns section. Great book with many miniature duck decoy patterns to go by whether you are a beginner or have carved before. Beautiful handcarved duck decoy signed by leo koppy nov 10. Koppy, who is deceased, at one time worked for disney as a woodcrafter. Buy a cheap copy of carving duck decoys dover books on. It wasnt long after he began carving that he also started promoting the art of carving to anyone who would listen to him.

If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking. Anthony hillman s most popular book is carving duck decoys. This section of our site is for those of you who are carvers or who would like to become carvers. There are many types of duck decoys out there, and there are many ways to make a duck decoy. Decoy carving is an art form known for its beauty with a collectible value. The duck decoys for sale web site will offer you many choices for your hunting or duck decoy collecting adventures duck decoys for sale offers many different hunting kristina spilski elysburg said. It is quite discouraging to spend a lot of time feathering and texturing, if your anatomy isnt correct. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition fox chapel publishing duck decoy setup made simple. We buy back carving books often enough to refresh our collection all the time. Wild fowl decoys game bird carving carving duck decoys 3 books for sale online.

Carving duck decoys is a splendid addition to any wood working enthusiasts reference materials. Your place to buy and sell all things handmade hand carved blue winged teal drake decoy duck, designed and hand carved by myself, canadian artist, robert j. Discover the fascinating history behind duck decoys, the factors that determine their value, and explore recent auction prices. Make offer wood big sky carvers bozeman montana duck decoy lot 2 decor hunting signed big s. From humble origins with the american indians more than 2,000 years ago, duck decoys are truly an american art form. Fully illustrated instructions and exactsize templates for. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads.

Big sky carvers antique series mallard duck by linda williams. It was followed in 1965 by folk art dealer adele earnests the art of the. How to carve duck decoys, tips and videos the wooden bird. My brother, the late kent hood, began carving decoys around 2005 when he met up with the fellow who would become his best friend, jerry talton.

The goldbergers maintain a large and everchanging inventory of vintage duck and shorebird decoys and american folk art. If you like this pattern please share it using the share buttons on this page. Decoy blanks are used for carving model ducks, commonly used for hunting or competition. Every year i leave the lines on the decoys ive actually hunted over. Since then, decoys have transitioned from woven reeds to handrasped wood, then to latheturned wood, and now into injectionmolded replicas that can fool even the keenest eye. Duck decoy carving, waterfowl, making hunting decoys.

And how to rig them by coykendall, ralf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Classic carving projects made easy also includes an indepth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style. Books by anthony hillman author of carving miniature duck. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible objects. This book reports on how to make a duck decoy in the traditional south jersey method. The heyday of the wooden decoys started after the passage of the migratory bird treaty act of 1918but the wooden decoys were quickly replaced with modern plastic. The feather like sheen of our wood decoys is beautiful in the hand and deadly realistic on the water. I had researched the mallard using other references and photos of local ducks, and found the template of carving duck decoys to be quite different than the actual. 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. Higdon standard puddle pack foam filled early season duck decoys 6 pack.

Each book in the series will guide you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. Find antique duck decoys and vintage duck decoys from a vast selection of duck decoys. Decoy blanks are glued up with waterproof glue and are made with balsa wood. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. Shows how to shape, carve and point the head and feathers for a lifelike texture. Enjoy and participate in lively discussions of both antique and contemporary decoys, with special emphasis on the legendary ward brothers of crisfield. Collectible wooden decoys, mason decoys, antique decoys.

Jul 10, 2016 click here to download this free duck decoy pattern pdf. Kent carved in the traditional style of solid wood bodies and heads. Bird decoys of north america by robert shaw chronicles the evolution of handcarved decoys from 1500 years ago up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and. Wooden decoys autumn wings wooden duck decoys are handcarved from select basswood and hand brushed with oils after priming with linseed oil as a preservativebinder. During the next year i designate a few decoys from this shooting rig to be sold. Tom matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the contemporary antiquestyled decoy.

Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. Jennings decoy manufactures wood and cork duck decoys and provides a complete line of wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver. Anthony hillman has 31 books on goodreads with 99 ratings. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Dec 17, 2015 duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional.

Offered is a beautiful vintage leo koppy handcarved wood duck decoy that is signed on the bottom. North american hunters placed up to 100 decoys in an area where they intended to hunt in an effort to attract real ducks. They are not for sale here, most of these are out of print books but can be found on ebay. Ill show you one way to do it and ill guide you through the process step by step.

Wood carving patterns carving wood decoy carving duck decoys woodworking books duck hunting bird. Custom woodworking for honing your skills hobby is my life this is a vintage wood duck decoy, come and see the wonderful collection of duck decoys and shore birds at berkshire museum. Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antiquestyle ducks. Browse lots of chip carving books and much more in stock today. Shourds 1984, paperback at the best online prices at. The duck blindor as ive called it for years, the launch pad. This is a vintage wood duck decoy, come and see the wonderful collection of duck decoys and shore birds at berkshire museum. With fullsize templates by anthony hillman and harry v. If you have any comments or questions about the duck decoy pattern, please leave them in the comments section below. Jim sprankles books on duck decoy carving and painting is an excellent place to start.

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. Decoy ducksnantique stuff offers quality affordable antique decoys, miscellaneous sporting, hunting and fishing collectibles, including duck calls, old fishing lures, spearing decoys, shell boxes, powder cans, gun oil cans, sporting books, gun and ammunition company advertising by winchester, peters, remington, federal, robin hood, western. Please read and study this page in its entirety before starting this project. Accent your learning with meals featuring some of the best seafood in the east a quintessential highlight of any adventure on the chesapeake bay. As shown in both of the duck decoy books written by russell e. Duck shooting along the atlantic tidewater waterfowl. Joel barbers book, wild fowl decoys, is primarily a history of the decoy and an authority on identifying the styles used. Antiquestyle decoy carving woodcarving illustrated. Victor duck decoys d9 and d11 which are approximately 16 and 21 inches long, a vintage animal trap co. Aside effect of the phenomenal increase in the value of duck, goose and shorebird decoys over the past decade has been the spate of books. Duck decoy print hunting ammo art redhead, waterfowl chesapeake bay bird.

Here are some books about fish decoys from my personal collection. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. A highly regarded dealer, author, counselor and broker, russ has been instrumental in the formation of some of the finest antique duck decoy and folk art collections in the country. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction. Whenever you have the chance to rent cheap carving textbooks you might want to do this as well. Ten years ago i was just another duck hunter looking to get more out of an addiction, what could i do to get even more out of every duck hunt i went on, what hobby could i do the would last year round even after the guns were oiled up, the boat put away and all the decoys were stuffed back in the garage attic. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Connett iiis book is duck decoys how to make them how to paint them how to rig them. Locate chip carving books in stock and ready to ship now.