Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy [Paperback]

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.

Perfect for beginner carvers, learn to carve a traditional mallard (drake) decoy from start-to-finish with the expert instruction provided in this book. Carving patterns with paint swatches included, as well as valuable information on wood selection and knife cuts to painting and weighting.

Foreword ivAbout the Author vIntroduction viPart One: Getting Started 1Step One: Gather Reference Materials 1Step Two: Select a Pattern 5Step Three: Assemble Your Tools 10Step Four: Choose Your Wood 12Part Two: Carving a Decoy 11Step One: Lay Out the Body 12Step Two: Lay Out the Head 15Step Three: Rough Out the Body 17Step Four: Rough Out the Head 19Step Five: Lay Out the Head 20Step Six: Lay Out Feather Groups 25Step Seven: Attach the Head to the Body 26Step Eight: Shape the Neck and Breast 27Step Nine: Set the Side Pockets 29Step Ten: Add the Major Feather Groups 31Step Eleven: Add the Bill Detail 36Step Twelve: Set the Eyes 41Step Thirteen: Hollow the Body 43Step Fourteen: Attach the Head to the Body 45Step Fifteen: Add Feather Details 46Step Sixteen: Construct the Keel 47Step Seventeen: Float the Decoy 48lãÁ