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. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. This product is the only decoy paint designed around the way that ducks and geese actually see color. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. 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. Formerly the birds were slaughtered and used for food.
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Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. Styrofoam or blow up decoys can be primed with decoy paint body color. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Value will depend on condition, authenticity, and mastery of the craft when assessing the decoy art. Muddy water decoys illinois river decoys, wooden duck. We carry a selection of fine tools and paints, plus an extensive selection of carving and painting patterns and books. 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. Uvision decoy paint is the only paint that matches the reflection from duck and goose feathers. I use liquitex acrylics, but any flat house paint will work. John sullivan of bel air, author of a dozen books on the history of waterfowling. Mason premier grade blue winged teal drake duck decoy masons decoy factory. This decoy is structurally sound has great shape and form purchased it years ago from mr. Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail.
Ducks, duck reference, decoy, how to information, patterns, painting information. Gunnerman hardcover by horatio bigelow limited edition 1989 book. 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. Oil based paints can be used on all decoys water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys. Beautiful and unique, the wood duck painting inspiration acrylic awesome 64 ideas for 2019 swamps dinosaur swamps is the second album by the flock. At scheels, we carry a variety of duck decoys to help make your duck hunts more enjoyable and more successful. Ken kirby is an experienced decoy carver and folk artist currently residing in little egg harbor, new jersey. If you have been hunting long enough you probably have some old decoys laying around. Genuine antique decoys, or skillfully carved and painted reproductions. Choose your favorite duck decoy paintings from millions of available designs. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. Rare vtg frank l beall carved wooden duck decoy mason ringneck drake numbered. Find great deals on ebay for duck decoy books and vintage duck decoys.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vtg antique duck decoy mason folk art detroit hunting priority mail. Harrmann and probably in the 1950s he spray painted the backs of the white on the decoys in his rig. 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. They are usually painted, often elaborately and very accurately, to resemble various kinds of waterfowl. Once all the painting is done, go back and hit them with a coat or two of any flat or matte clear sealer. Bruce burk ranks among the master bird carvers in the country and is responsible for getting thousands of other carvers started.
By the 1920s, making duck decoys had progressed to an art form with beautiful decoys being carved from locally available materials. After years of development, twilight labs, llc has released uvision decoy paint. Home books antique style duck decoys antique style duck decoys contemporary. So, it follows that if the ducks are different, then the decoys must be different too. Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antiquestyle ducks. Shop for duck decoy art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands.
Books for sale rjg antiquesdecoys and american folk art. A butterball painting tutorial the bufflehead what i learned as butterball on great south bay is a beautiful bird. Each duck decoy art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Get the best deals on mason antique duck hunting decoys when you shop the largest online selection at. Painting homer and other mallards almost every duck hunter owns some mallard decoys. For those of us who like to keep and use older gear, we probably have some mallards that could stand some fresh paint. Tack eye model, exact decoy pictured on page 77 in the mason decoy book by goldberger and haid.
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. New detroit decoy dynasty book decoys of petersen, dodge, and mason. The king of waterfowl the lordly canvasback has never been a common species on great south bay. Discover, admire and appreciate the work of 14time world champion wildfowl artist, pat godin. However, the decoy is still a great display of a very rare antique decoy. Martha stewart learns to paint carved duck decoys with phil and wyatt freed. If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking, carving duck decoys could be the perfect pastime. It was released in all tracks composed by the flock colorful duck painting inspired by the wood duck. Ken specializes in carving a wide variety of species including. 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. Weather your a beginner or more advance youll find something of interest here. For this waterfowl artisan, carving duck decoys is old hat the. We also stock all the materials you will need to paint and hunt these decoys. 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.
Duck decoys, often homemade, can be used to attract birds close enough to shoot. 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. I bought this for my husband and he learned a lot from it. Carving is 90 percent decorative now, said jim pierce, 84. 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. Discover 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. Perfect for beginner carvers, learn to carve a traditional mallard drake decoy from starttofinish with the expert instruction provided in this book. Dried mud can leave a grimy film over decoy bodies. Knutsons decoy paint waterfowl hunting, duck and goose. Homepage jennings decoy company quality wood carving. Feb 06, 20 this is the summary of painting duck decoys. Tutorial painting homer canvasbacks steven jay sanford. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible objects. There are also a few commercial decoy paint kits available on the market if you prefer to go that route. The books begin with a getting started chapter that includes some basic information on duck decoys, duck anatomy, paint mixing, etc. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. The next step is to assemble the tools and materials you will need to start carving and painting your duck. A duck decoy is a device to capture wild ducks or other species of waterfowl. Get the best deals on duck decoy paint when you shop the largest online selection at.
Dandy old handmade decoy by ken harrmann from neenahmenasha, wi. George ross starr decoy collection auction catalog. Find great deals on ebay for decoy books and decoy auction catalog. I have carved several drakes over the years but i believe this is the first pair of gunners i have ever painted. This collection features the previous issues of wildfowl carving magazine from the years 1999 to 1990. Were dave and jeannette kneebone and we buy, sell, and trade wooden duck decoys, calls, and collectibles. Dec 17, 2008 it dries in a matter of minutes, then you are ready to paint your duck decoy.
Bluebill drake working duck decoy original paint hand carved by danny lee heuer. Rare mason decoy company pintail drake duck hunting decoys old antique vintage this is a rare species and highly collectible. 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. Ken kirby decoys carving and painting a shorebird decoy. Dan carson has carved more than 25,000 decoys of ducks, swans, eagles, etc. A couple of tight age splits and a tail chip as pictured. Uvision duck and goose decoy paint from parker coatings. With four issues per year, the magazine offers an abundance of carving demonstrations, tips, stepbystep tutorials, reference articles, and more. Tutorial painting homer mallards steven jay sanford. Other types of decoys should be primed with a universal primer. Jan 16, 2020 you can search online for duck decoy designs, or you can look at a picture in a book or off the internet as reference. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This allows you to maintain all the detail originally cast into your block.
Water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys. Rubbing and bumping against other decoys and ice causes paint to chip off. Vibrant art that will look awesome in any lake house. Redneck convent rc duck decoy mallard decoys 6pack duck decoys mallard duck hunting decoys set 3 drake and 3 hen duck decoy mallard 3. As in all areas of the arts, decoy carvers are artists and craftsmen. 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. Each kit includes a selection of one ounce paint colors, gloss, sealer, and a booklet explaining the fundamentals of painting. 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. The advantage of making decoys with a small amount of. There are lots of choices in the marketplace and many factory decoys have been offered for a long time. Carving ducks is old hat for carson, one of a handful of waterfowl artisans. Lance shows how to paint decoys to bulk up your spread for the fall. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction.
While hunters used handcarved and machinemade decoys for many years, many were made as decorations for their yards. Jan 27, 2015 learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style. Learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. Aside effect of the phenomenal increase in the value of duck, goose and. Water based paint can also be used on plastic decoys but needs an extremely long time to dry properly.
Humans see color as a mixture of our three primary colors. Hot deals featured items decoys duck decoys goose decoys windsockrag decoys motion decoys craneswan decoys. You can search online for duck decoy designs, or you can look at a picture in a book or off the internet as reference. A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.