The Making of Hunting Decoys (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780887400735)

The definitive guide to carving and painting hunting decoys, complete with 18 projects from award-winning decoy artists. Master the art of realistic decoy carving with this treasure trove of projects, techniques, and tips from a group of award-winning decoy carvers. Step-by-step, this book walks readers through every aspect of the craft, from carving to painting, with over 250 color photos and 800+ black-and-white images besides. The book includes:

- Projects for a ring-necked duck, baldpate, green-winged teal (hen and drake), Atlantic brant, canvasback, Canada goose, wood duck (hen and drake), Currituck swan and goose, black duck, redhead, whistling swan, and more
- Step-by-step photos and 68 line drawings to guide carvers on their way
- Painting tips from respected decoy artists

This guide is a must-have for any woodcarver's library.

Author: William Veasey
ISBN-10: 0887400736
ISBN-13: 9780887400735
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Language: English
Published: 01/07/1997
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 11.21h x 8.78w x 1.00d