These are just a sample of whats available on the subject of fish decoys. In this demonstration ill be power carving a hen canvasback decoy head. If you have any comments or questions about the duck decoy pattern, please leave them in the comments section below. 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. 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 photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. Decoy carving is an art form known for its beauty with a collectible value. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style. Duck decoys for sale highlighting books on wood carving and much more in stock today. Duck decoy carving, waterfowl, making hunting decoys.
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. Big sky carvers duck indiana duck collectibles for sale ebay. Locate chip carving books in stock and ready to ship now. Shows how to shape, carve and point the head and feathers for a lifelike texture. Make offer wood big sky carvers bozeman montana duck decoy lot 2 decor hunting signed big s. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and. 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. Here are some books about fish decoys from my personal collection. Used by early american waterfowl hunters, this type of. 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. It wasnt long after he began carving that he also started promoting the art of carving to anyone who would listen to him. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. 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. If you use ebay, type in jd sprankle, and you will find some of his books.
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. Classic carving projects made easy carving classics made easy by tom matus isbn. Wood duck decoy glass eyes wood head keel with lead weight st clair ontario for sale online. 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. There are many types of duck decoys out there, and there are many ways to make a duck decoy. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. This book reports on how to make a duck decoy in the traditional south jersey method. 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. 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. Decoys photographs of duck, goose, swan and shorebird decoys from sixty of todays best carvers. Tom matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the contemporary antiquestyled decoy.
Victor duck decoys d9 and d11 which are approximately 16 and 21 inches long, a vintage animal trap co. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Fully illustrated instructions and exactsize templates for. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey.
Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. The wooden bird how to carve duck decoys, tips and videos art gallery. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and more both male and female. 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. Books on wood carving for sale duck decoys for sale. Ill show you one way to do it and ill guide you through the process step by step. Each book in the series guides you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. 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. This section of our site is for those of you who are carvers or who would like to become carvers. With fullsize templates by anthony hillman and harry v.
Duck shooting along the atlantic tidewater waterfowl. While the name duck decoy is universally accepted, they. The text portion of the book discusses how to carve, paint, and add keel weights. During the next year i designate a few decoys from this shooting rig to be sold. Describes the bluebill, mallard, merganser, canvasback, plus other species their anatomy, actions, positions. This is a vintage wood duck decoy, come and see the wonderful collection of duck decoys and shore birds at berkshire museum.
Duck decoy print hunting ammo art redhead, waterfowl chesapeake bay bird. Anthony hillman s most popular book is carving duck decoys. 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. The duck blindor as ive called it for years, the launch pad.
We buy back carving books often enough to refresh our collection all the time. These decoys have been hunted over for the past several years. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional. 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. Carving duck decoys dover woodworking shourds, harry v. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible objects. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century.
Carving painting and aging instructions are included. The patterns are the essence of the book, as other detail is limited to five summary pages. 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. Collectible wooden decoys, mason decoys, antique decoys. Check out our large range of options and text books now and look forward to reading the books of your choice soon. Buy a cheap copy of carving duck decoys dover books on. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference. Free tutorials, expert tips, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox. Discover the fascinating history behind duck decoys, the factors that determine their value, and explore recent auction prices. Wood big sky carvers bozeman montana duck decoy lot 2 decor hunting signed big s.
Antique style duck decoys duck decoy carving books. Each book in the series guides you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects. Find great deals on ebay for decoy books and decoy auction catalog. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition fox chapel publishing duck decoy setup made simple. Every year i leave the lines on the decoys ive actually hunted over. Joel barbers book, wild fowl decoys, is primarily a history of the decoy and an authority on identifying the styles used. 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. I use various kutzall and saburr tooth bits in my foredom tool. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Browse lots of chip carving books and much more in stock today.
Beautiful handcarved duck decoy signed by leo koppy nov 10. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy cheap carving books online carving book rentals. The duck decoy has a long tradition as a classic carving project. A special photo section with the finished decoys from the authors lends itself well for useful comparison of your own progress. Each of the carvers section contains a wood duck drake, plus two other. Shourds 1984, paperback at the best online prices at. American bird decoys william mackey jr duck decoy reference 1965 book 12 photos. It was followed in 1965 by folk art dealer adele earnests the art of the. The carving classics made easy series is designed to bring the traditions and joy of woodcarving to a new generation of hobbyists. Enjoy and participate in lively discussions of both antique and contemporary decoys, with special emphasis on the legendary ward brothers of crisfield. Wild fowl decoys game bird carving carving duck decoys 3 books for sale online. If you like this pattern please share it using the share buttons on this page.
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. 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 cedar harlequin decoys were made from our pattern. Duck decoys were carved from real wood or made from plastic in the shape of a real duck. It is quite discouraging to spend a lot of time feathering and texturing, if your anatomy isnt correct. Find antique duck decoys and vintage duck decoys from a vast selection of duck decoys. From humble origins with the american indians more than 2,000 years ago, duck decoys are truly an american art form. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Decoy blanks are used for carving model ducks, commonly used for hunting or competition. If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking. Accent your learning with meals featuring some of the best seafood in the east a quintessential highlight of any adventure on the chesapeake bay. Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. Books by anthony hillman author of carving miniature duck.
Great book with many miniature duck decoy patterns to go by whether you are a beginner or have carved before. 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. And how to rig them by coykendall, ralf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Showcasing books on wood carving available right now online. Maybe this can be the start of your carving career. Duck decoy research for vintage duck decoys, old duck decoys and any collectibale duck decoys.
He does a nice job of taking you through the process of what is involved in carving. Classic carving projects made easy also includes an indepth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. This heavily illustrated book aimed to be a comprehensive guide to the carved wooden duck decoy. Take a look at our other free patterns in the patterns section. See more ideas about decoy carving, carving and duck decoys. As shown in both of the duck decoy books written by russell e. Koppy, who is deceased, at one time worked for disney as a woodcrafter. Please read and study this page in its entirety before starting this project.
Carving duck decoys is a splendid addition to any wood working enthusiasts reference materials. Kent carved in the traditional style of solid wood bodies and heads. Big sky carvers antique series mallard duck by linda williams. The goldbergers maintain a large and everchanging inventory of vintage duck and shorebird decoys and american folk art. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. How to carve duck decoys, tips and videos the wooden bird. 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. Jul 10, 2016 click here to download this free duck decoy pattern pdf. Jennings decoy manufactures wood and cork duck decoys and provides a complete line of wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver. Lewis, a very rare pacific coast swan in four piece construction of redwood. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Each book in the series will guide you stepbystep through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. Anthony hillman has 31 books on goodreads with 99 ratings. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and. 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.
Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antiquestyle ducks. 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. Higdon standard puddle pack foam filled early season duck decoys 6 pack. Offered is a beautiful vintage leo koppy handcarved wood duck decoy that is signed on the bottom. The feather like sheen of our wood decoys is beautiful in the hand and deadly realistic on the water. Decoy blanks are glued up with waterproof glue and are made with balsa wood. Whenever you have the chance to rent cheap carving textbooks you might want to do this as well. Jim sprankles books on duck decoy carving and painting is an excellent place to start. They are not for sale here, most of these are out of print books but can be found on ebay. Antiquestyle decoy carving woodcarving illustrated. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction. Connett iiis book is duck decoys how to make them how to paint them how to rig them.
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