Duck Decoys

Name: Mallard Decoy Carving
Item: Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy (Classic Carving Projects Made Easy series)
Rating: 5
Author: Thriftbooks.com User

by Tom Matus

The Carving Classics Made Easy series is designed to bring the traditions and joy of woodcarving to a new generation of hobbyists. Each book in the series will guide you step-by-step through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. The duck decoy has a long tradition as a classic carving project. Now, you can get started on your own decoy with this instructional guide by award-winning decoy carver, Tom Matus. You will be amazed at your carving success as you follow the author, step-by-step, through an entire drake (male) mallard carving project. Beginning with the head and working through the entire bird, you will be led every step of the way as you learn to carve a decoy. Also included is an in-depth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1565231929

ISBN13:9781565231924

Release Date:May 2003

Publisher:Fox Chapel Publishing

Length:80 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"

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Carving Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Home Improvement & Design How-to & Home Improvements Projects Wood Crafts & Carving Woodworking

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Mallard Decoy Carving

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

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

Bought the book and carved one

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago

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.

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