num_pages: 80
description: Learn to carve a traditional mallard decoy from start-to-finish! 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 Classic Carving Projects Made Easy also includes an in-depth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style. 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 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 Decoys also includes a complete carving pattern with painting color swatches.
language: English
title: Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy (Fox Chapel Publishing) Carve a Traditional Mallard Drake from Start-to-Finish, including Patterns, Paint Swatches, and Expert Step-by-Step Instruction
titlecomplete: Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy (Fox Chapel Publishing) Carve a Traditional Mallard Drake from Start-to-Finish, including Patterns, Paint Swatches, and Expert Step-by-Step Instruction
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing