Duck decoy painting book

Building beautiful bird decoys colorado country life magazine. For this waterfowl artisan, carving duck decoys is old hat the. Mason premier grade blue winged teal drake duck decoy masons decoy factory. 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. Jan 27, 2015 learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. Lance shows how to paint decoys to bulk up your spread for the fall. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. The books begin with a getting started chapter that includes some basic information on duck decoys, duck anatomy, paint mixing, etc. I bought this for my husband and he learned a lot from it. Ducks, duck reference, decoy, how to information, patterns, painting information.

Other types of decoys should be primed with a universal primer. Rare mason decoy company pintail drake duck hunting decoys old antique vintage this is a rare species and highly collectible. Knutsons decoy paint waterfowl hunting, duck and goose. There have long been spots where i could go to visit with them typically freshwater ponds where they would spend the winter dining on aquatic vegetation. Vibrant art that will look awesome in any lake house. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. However, the decoy is still a great display of a very rare antique decoy. Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. Dried mud can leave a grimy film over decoy bodies. John sullivan of bel air, author of a dozen books on the history of waterfowling. Painting homer and other mallards almost every duck hunter owns some mallard decoys. Were dave and jeannette kneebone and we buy, sell, and trade wooden duck decoys, calls, and collectibles. Bruce burk ranks among the master bird carvers in the country and is responsible for getting thousands of other carvers started. A duck decoy is a device to capture wild ducks or other species of waterfowl.

There are lots of choices in the marketplace and many factory decoys have been offered for a long time. Perfect for beginner carvers, learn to carve a traditional mallard drake decoy from starttofinish with the expert instruction provided in this book. The advantage of making decoys with a small amount of. Tutorial painting homer mallards steven jay sanford. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. The next step is to assemble the tools and materials you will need to start carving and painting your duck.

It is a job that is easy to put off and chances are that come next opening day, you will once again be looking at your decoy spread and saying next summer, i am going to give those decoys a paint up. A butterball painting tutorial the bufflehead what i learned as butterball on great south bay is a beautiful bird. Carving is 90 percent decorative now, said jim pierce, 84. Aside effect of the phenomenal increase in the value of duck, goose and. Customize your duck decoy print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Rubbing and bumping against other decoys and ice causes paint to chip off.

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. Vtg antique duck decoy mason folk art detroit hunting priority mail. Discover, admire and appreciate the work of 14time world champion wildfowl artist, pat godin. Carving ducks is old hat for carson, one of a handful of waterfowl artisans. A recognized master of the art form, pat is a worldrenowned wildfowl sculptor who has achieved incredible career and life milestones. Hot deals featured items decoys duck decoys goose decoys windsockrag decoys motion decoys craneswan decoys. Formerly the birds were slaughtered and used for food. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction. Waterfowl painting kits polytranspar airbrush waterfowl paint kits are an excellent choice for beginners unfamiliar with the color selection available within the polytranspar paint system.

Antique duck decoy primitive hand carved wooden mallard black hunting 15 l. After years of development, twilight labs, llc has released uvision decoy paint. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference. Ken specializes in carving a wide variety of species including. This allows you to maintain all the detail originally cast into your block. Rare vtg frank l beall carved wooden duck decoy mason ringneck drake numbered. Duck decoys can take on a dull, unnatural look after a few seasons of hard use. So those decoys need paint this year and we need to make the time to get the job done. Welcome to godin art discover, admire and appreciate the work of 14time world champion wildfowl artist, pat godin. Although that most basic approach to decoy painting will more than likely be a big improvement on many decoy spreads, i like to use some detail in my repaints to imitate the key features that i think will look very natural to the. 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.

Water based paint can also be used on plastic decoys but needs an extremely long time to dry properly. Killergear turkeyfan, handsfree male turkey fanning decoy for hunting, filming and viewing, portable, compact and light weight, 3d head with custom window, builtin ground stake, carrying bag 4. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. While your duck decoy does not need to look exactly like the real one, using the same feather color and adding small details can help the decoy look realistic.

Choose your favorite duck decoy paintings from millions of available designs. Our wood carving supplies will directly supplement your decoy painting and carving needs, and our nancy baurs easy to follow instruction packets are used by beginners, as well as advanced painters. Get the best deals on mason antique duck hunting decoys when you shop the largest online selection at. I use liquitex acrylics, but any flat house paint will work. Get the best deals on duck decoy paint when you shop the largest online selection at.

Duck decoys nice feather patterns duck decoys, decoy. Harrmann and probably in the 1950s he spray painted the backs of the white on the decoys in his rig. So, it follows that if the ducks are different, then the decoys must be different too. A couple of tight age splits and a tail chip as pictured. In the competitions these species of floating waterfowl are best characterized by their incredible detail in both the carving, painting and finely textured surface finishing which often includes the stoning and burning of the feather barbs. New detroit decoy dynasty book decoys of petersen, dodge, and mason. Once all the painting is done, go back and hit them with a coat or two of any flat or matte clear sealer. Dec 17, 2008 it dries in a matter of minutes, then you are ready to paint your duck decoy. While hunters used handcarved and machinemade decoys for many years, many were made as decorations for their yards. Bufflehead wooden duck decoy by mason decoy factory.

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. Uvision decoy paint is the only paint that matches the reflection from duck and goose feathers. A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. Home books antique style duck decoys antique style duck decoys contemporary. Buy products such as flambeau outdoors storm front 2 wood duck decoys 6pk, flambeau green wing teal decoys, 6pk at walmart and save. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dandy old handmade decoy by ken harrmann from neenahmenasha, wi. This decoy is structurally sound has great shape and form purchased it years ago from mr.

Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. Bluebill drake working duck decoy original paint hand carved by danny lee heuer. Tack eye model, exact decoy pictured on page 77 in the mason decoy book by goldberger and haid. By the 1920s, making duck decoys had progressed to an art form with beautiful decoys being carved from locally available materials.

Jennings decoy manufactures wood and cork duck decoys and provides a complete line of wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver our handmade in the usa decoys and blanks come from the finest sustainable, northern basswood. Water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys. All duck decoy paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. If you have been hunting long enough you probably have some old decoys laying around. As in all areas of the arts, decoy carvers are artists and craftsmen. Each duck decoy art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style.

Duck decoys get bumped around a lot as you carry them to and from your hunting spot. Each kit includes a selection of one ounce paint colors, gloss, sealer, and a booklet explaining the fundamentals of painting. Redneck convent rc duck decoy mallard decoys 6pack duck decoys mallard duck hunting decoys set 3 drake and 3 hen duck decoy mallard 3. Books for sale rjg antiquesdecoys and american folk art. This collection features the previous issues of wildfowl carving magazine from the years 1999 to 1990. Gunnerman hardcover by horatio bigelow limited edition 1989 book. Genuine antique decoys, or skillfully carved and painted reproductions. Ken kirby is an experienced decoy carver and folk artist currently residing in little egg harbor, new jersey. This product is the only decoy paint designed around the way that ducks and geese actually see color. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail.

George ross starr decoy collection auction catalog. Uvision duck and goose decoy paint from parker coatings. Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or. It was released in all tracks composed by the flock colorful duck painting inspired by the wood duck. Carving painting and aging instructions are included. Value will depend on condition, authenticity, and mastery of the craft when assessing the decoy art.

The king of waterfowl the lordly canvasback has never been a common species on great south bay. If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking, carving duck decoys could be the perfect pastime. Duck decoys to transform your next hunting experience. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible objects. Homepage jennings decoy company quality wood carving. Muddy water decoys illinois river decoys, wooden duck. Dan carson has carved more than 25,000 decoys of ducks, swans, eagles, etc. I have carved several drakes over the years but i believe this is the first pair of gunners i have ever painted. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Oil based paints can be used on all decoys water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys. With four issues per year, the magazine offers an abundance of carving demonstrations, tips, stepbystep tutorials, reference articles, and more. We also stock all the materials you will need to paint and hunt these decoys. Available in a host of species, styles and price points, our duck, mallard and teal decoys and accessories will fill the needs of practically any duck hunting adventure. Ultimate painting and pattern portfolio, hardcover by burk, bruce, isbn 1565232356, isbn 9781565232358, brand new, free shipping in the us series two of the 2volume set features 12 additional species of duck patterns.

Find great deals on ebay for decoy books and decoy auction catalog. Find great deals on ebay for duck decoy books and vintage duck decoys. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. Tutorial painting homer canvasbacks steven jay sanford. They are usually painted, often elaborately and very accurately, to resemble various kinds of waterfowl. Were based out of central illinois less than a mile from the illinois river, in the heart of illinois river decoys and calls. For those of us who like to keep and use older gear, we probably have some mallards that could stand some fresh paint. Styrofoam or blow up decoys can be primed with decoy paint body color.

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. There are also a few commercial decoy paint kits available on the market if you prefer to go that route. Weather your a beginner or more advance youll find something of interest here. Ken kirby decoys carving and painting a shorebird decoy. Beautiful and unique, the wood duck painting inspiration acrylic awesome 64 ideas for 2019 swamps dinosaur swamps is the second album by the flock. You can search online for duck decoy designs, or you can look at a picture in a book or off the internet as reference. We carry a selection of fine tools and paints, plus an extensive selection of carving and painting patterns and books. Today they are used for ornithological research, and the birds are released after capture. Humans see color as a mixture of our three primary colors. Feb 06, 20 this is the summary of painting duck decoys.