| Duck Decoys Contributor(s): Matus, Tom (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565231929 ISBN-13: 9781565231924 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2003 Annotation: Long a standard and favorite for crafters, carving decoys is made simple in this easy-to-follow design book, which includes a history of decoys, an introduction to basic carving techniques, and complete instructions for carving a male mallard decoy. With a full-color interior, Duck Decoys includes more than 200 photos and line drawings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 745.593 |
| LCCN: 2002114665 |
| Series: Carving Classics Made Easy |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 8.53" W x 10.98" (0.76 lbs) 72 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 will guide you step-by-step through a variety of quintessential carving projects, building your confidence along the way. 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 drake (male) mallard carving project. Beginning with the head and working through the entire bird, you will be led every step of the way as you learn to carve a decoy. Also included is an in-depth lesson on painting your mallard in the traditional floating decoy style. |
Contributor Bio(s): Matus, Tom: - Tom Matus is a world champion wildfowl carver and an instructor and judge for the Ward World Champion Wildfowl Carving Competition. He is a frequent contributor to Wood Carving Illustrated and the author of Duck Decoys: Classic Carving Projects Made Easy and Antique-Style Duck Decoys. He lives in Boise, Idaho. For more of Tom's work, visit his website at www.tmdecoy.com |
