16 templates and fully illustrated instructions will aid even beginners to carve a Gadwall, Cinnamon Teal, Sheldrake, Steller's Eider, and a dozen other exotic species. For hunters, collectors. All decoys in color on covers.
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Carving decoys, the templates are the key.,
By Keith Coulter (Philomath, Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Carving Decorative Duck Decoys: With Full-Size Templates (Paperback)
When learning to carve decoys, the difficulty in acheiving a satisfactory result seems to lie in the form and character of the template. Often the materials and methods seem to get a healthy share of attention, leaving the actual figure of the duck up in the air so to speak. Many books contain patterns of decoys of particular species, but are often not easily transferable or even the correct size to reproduce. Also, they are in book bindings which further reduce the ease of transfering the image. "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. Beginning carvers may find it difficult to fashion a dimensional block of wood into the species which they desire without first using a good example of the decoy they wish to craft. "Carving Duck Decoys" allows the user to simply cut out the template as well as view illustrations which display not only the profile but also the conformation particular to the duck species. In addition, the eye diameters are given for inclusion of artificial eyes which add realism and make the decoy "come to life." The text portion of the book discusses how to carve, paint, and add keel weights. A special photo section with the finished decoys from the authors lends itself well for useful comparison of your own progress. "Carving Duck Decoys" is a splendid addition to any wood working enthusiasts reference materials.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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great addition for any wood carver,
By Capt. Bart (Cartersville, Ga United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carving Decorative Duck Decoys: With Full-Size Templates (Paperback)
I have really enjoyed this book and used several of the plans. I have carved all my life, but recently decided to do some decoys. This book was a big help in getting head and neck shapes right.
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