Duck decoy painting book

Martha stewart learns to paint carved duck decoys with phil and wyatt freed. After years of development, twilight labs, llc has released uvision decoy paint. Ducks, duck reference, decoy, how to information, patterns, painting information. Water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys.

For those of us who like to keep and use older gear, we probably have some mallards that could stand some fresh paint. Gunnerman hardcover by horatio bigelow limited edition 1989 book. By the 1920s, making duck decoys had progressed to an art form with beautiful decoys being carved from locally available materials. Building beautiful bird decoys colorado country life magazine. 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. Welcome to godin art discover, admire and appreciate the work of 14time world champion wildfowl artist, pat godin. Dan carson has carved more than 25,000 decoys of ducks, swans, eagles, etc. 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. This decoy is structurally sound has great shape and form purchased it years ago from mr. With four issues per year, the magazine offers an abundance of carving demonstrations, tips, stepbystep tutorials, reference articles, and more. This collection features the previous issues of wildfowl carving magazine from the years 1999 to 1990. All duck decoy paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Ken specializes in carving a wide variety of species including. They are usually painted, often elaborately and very accurately, to resemble various kinds of waterfowl.

Feb 06, 20 this is the summary of painting duck decoys. Vtg antique duck decoy mason folk art detroit hunting priority mail. If you have been hunting long enough you probably have some old decoys laying around. Humans see color as a mixture of our three primary colors. There are also a few commercial decoy paint kits available on the market if you prefer to go that route. Customize your duck decoy print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Weather your a beginner or more advance youll find something of interest here. A butterball painting tutorial the bufflehead what i learned as butterball on great south bay is a beautiful bird. A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck. 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. Homepage jennings decoy company quality wood carving. Bruce burk ranks among the master bird carvers in the country and is responsible for getting thousands of other carvers started. Aside effect of the phenomenal increase in the value of duck, goose and. Beautiful and unique, the wood duck painting inspiration acrylic awesome 64 ideas for 2019 swamps dinosaur swamps is the second album by the flock.

Were dave and jeannette kneebone and we buy, sell, and trade wooden duck decoys, calls, and collectibles. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bluebill drake working duck decoy original paint hand carved by danny lee heuer. Oil based paints can be used on all decoys water based paints are best used on burlap, cork and wood decoys. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. Genuine antique decoys, or skillfully carved and painted reproductions. New detroit decoy dynasty book decoys of petersen, dodge, and mason. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.

Discover 14time world champion wildfowl artist, pat godin. Harrmann and probably in the 1950s he spray painted the backs of the white on the decoys in his rig. John sullivan of bel air, author of a dozen books on the history of waterfowling. There are lots of choices in the marketplace and many factory decoys have been offered for a long time. 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. You can search online for duck decoy designs, or you can look at a picture in a book or off the internet as reference. Duck decoys are considered an important form of north american folk art, and have been revered and collected for more than a century. Perfect for beginner carvers, learn to carve a traditional mallard drake decoy from starttofinish with the expert instruction provided in this book. Tutorial painting homer canvasbacks steven jay sanford. Get the best deals on duck decoy paint when you shop the largest online selection at. As in all areas of the arts, decoy carvers are artists and craftsmen. We also stock all the materials you will need to paint and hunt these decoys. 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. Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antiquestyle ducks.

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. Home books antique style duck decoys antique style duck decoys contemporary. 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. Other types of decoys should be primed with a universal primer. So, it follows that if the ducks are different, then the decoys must be different too. Vibrant art that will look awesome in any lake house.

Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. Rare vtg frank l beall carved wooden duck decoy mason ringneck drake numbered. Books for sale rjg antiquesdecoys and american folk art. 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. Duck decoys to transform your next hunting experience. 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. Today they are used for ornithological research, and the birds are released after capture. Rare mason decoy company pintail drake duck hunting decoys old antique vintage this is a rare species and highly collectible.

However, the decoy is still a great display of a very rare antique decoy. Each duck decoy art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. It was released in all tracks composed by the flock colorful duck painting inspired by the wood duck. The books begin with a getting started chapter that includes some basic information on duck decoys, duck anatomy, paint mixing, etc. Shorebird decoys of north carolina by kroghie andreson and phillip harvey. A recognized master of the art form, pat is a worldrenowned wildfowl sculptor who has achieved incredible career and life milestones. Buy products such as flambeau outdoors storm front 2 wood duck decoys 6pk, flambeau green wing teal decoys, 6pk at walmart and save. Value will depend on condition, authenticity, and mastery of the craft when assessing the decoy art. A duck decoy is a device to capture wild ducks or other species of waterfowl. Dandy old handmade decoy by ken harrmann from neenahmenasha, wi. Learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. Ken kirby is an experienced decoy carver and folk artist currently residing in little egg harbor, new jersey. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference.

Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. For this waterfowl artisan, carving duck decoys is old hat the. Duck decoys, often homemade, can be used to attract birds close enough to shoot. 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. Get the best deals on mason antique duck hunting decoys when you shop the largest online selection at. Jan 27, 2015 learn how to paint duck decoys in just a few simple steps. A couple of tight age splits and a tail chip as pictured.

We carry a selection of fine tools and paints, plus an extensive selection of carving and painting patterns and books. Rubbing and bumping against other decoys and ice causes paint to chip off. 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. Antique duck decoy primitive hand carved wooden mallard black hunting 15 l. Carving is 90 percent decorative now, said jim pierce, 84. Find great deals on ebay for decoy books and decoy auction catalog. Styrofoam or blow up decoys can be primed with decoy paint body color. 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. Dec 17, 2008 it dries in a matter of minutes, then you are ready to paint your duck decoy. 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. 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. Tack eye model, exact decoy pictured on page 77 in the mason decoy book by goldberger and haid. The advantage of making decoys with a small amount of.

Formerly the birds were slaughtered and used for food. The next step is to assemble the tools and materials you will need to start carving and painting your duck. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Choose your favorite duck decoy paintings from millions of available designs. Knutsons decoy paint waterfowl hunting, duck and goose. Dried mud can leave a grimy film over decoy bodies. I use liquitex acrylics, but any flat house paint will work.

Duck decoys can take on a dull, unnatural look after a few seasons of hard use. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. Bufflehead wooden duck decoy by mason decoy factory. Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. Mason premier grade blue winged teal drake duck decoy masons decoy factory. I bought this for my husband and he learned a lot from it. 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. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. Uvision duck and goose decoy paint from parker coatings. This product is the only decoy paint designed around the way that ducks and geese actually see color. Carving painting and aging instructions are included. Using the parameters that pat provides simple modifications allows the carver to develop their own patterns and style.

Hot deals featured items decoys duck decoys goose decoys windsockrag decoys motion decoys craneswan decoys. Find great deals on ebay for duck decoy books and vintage duck decoys. Carving ducks is old hat for carson, one of a handful of waterfowl artisans. The king of waterfowl the lordly canvasback has never been a common species on great south bay. Painting homer and other mallards almost every duck hunter owns some mallard decoys. Duck decoys get bumped around a lot as you carry them to and from your hunting spot. Muddy water decoys illinois river decoys, wooden duck. If youve got an interest in wildlife art and woodworking, carving duck decoys could be the perfect pastime. Ken kirby decoys carving and painting a shorebird decoy. I have carved several drakes over the years but i believe this is the first pair of gunners i have ever painted. Once all the painting is done, go back and hit them with a coat or two of any flat or matte clear sealer.

Were based out of central illinois less than a mile from the illinois river, in the heart of illinois river decoys and calls. Redneck convent rc duck decoy mallard decoys 6pack duck decoys mallard duck hunting decoys set 3 drake and 3 hen duck decoy mallard 3. Tutorial painting homer mallards steven jay sanford. While hunters used handcarved and machinemade decoys for many years, many were made as decorations for their yards. At scheels, we carry a variety of duck decoys to help make your duck hunts more enjoyable and more successful. George ross starr decoy collection auction catalog. This allows you to maintain all the detail originally cast into your block. Classic carving projects made easy fox chapel publishing carve a traditional mallard drake from starttofinish, including patterns, paint swatches, and expert stepbystep instruction. So those decoys need paint this year and we need to make the time to get the job done. Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or. Shop for duck decoy art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. Barbers book wild fowl decoys, was the first book on decoys as collectible objects.