Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy

Description

Learn to carve a traditional mallard decoy from start-to-finish!

• Step-by-stepinstructions to carving a mallard drake
• Carving pattern includedalong with paint swatches
• Hundreds of photosillustrate every step of the process
• Author Tom Matusis a world champion wildfowl carving and has won over 75 Best of Show awards for his hunting decoys nationwide

Learn to carve a traditional mallard drake decoy from start-to-finish with the expert instruction provided in this book.

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 mallard drake carving project. Beginning with the head and working through the entire bird, Tom’s expert advice will guide you every step of the way.

Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easyalso includes an in-depth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style.

TheCarving Classics Made Easyseries is designed to bring the traditions and joy of woodcarving to a new generation of hobbyists. Each book in the series guides you step-by-step through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way.

Covering everything from wood choice and knife cuts to painting and weighting,Duck Decoysalso includes a complete carving pattern with painting color swatches.