Antique-Style Duck Decoys: Contemporary Techniques to Carve and Paint in the Folk Art Tradition By Tom Matus Create American Folk Art by learning to carve and paint the contemporary antique decoy. In Antique-style Duck Decoys, Tom Matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the Contemporary Antique-Styled Decoy. Whether you're a novice exploring the craft of decoy carving, a veteran craftsman seeking a change of pace, or a painter looking for a fresh outlet to demonstrate your talents, the author's expert guidance will have you creating your very own stylized contemporary decoy to display and admire. With the help of more than 370 color photographs and easy-to-follow instruction, you'll master the basics and learn the secrets of: Carving the Decoy Aging the Wood Preparing the Surface Painting the Decoy Antiquing Techniques Antique-Style Duck Decoys also includes a 14 page gallery of the finest antique and contemporary antique decoys in circulation and an informative "Appendix of Antiquing Characteristics." Shipping / Billing Information This product ships direct from the manufacturer: Your order will ship in approximately 5 business days. This product is considered special order. Your account will be charged when you place your order. Express or overnight shipping is not available for this product. Ships by Ground to the 48 contiguous states. Cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, APOs, US Territories, Canada or other foreign countries. Return Information Contact Woodcraft Supply customer service @ 1-800-535-4482 for return details. After 30 days, you will be charged a 25% restock fee. Customer pays return freight. When returning product, please include the invoice number or customer number and refer to the back of the invoice for shipping instructions. If purchased at a Woodcraft Store, please return the item directly to the store where your purchase was made. Warranty Information For damaged/defective shipments, contact Fox Chapel’s customer service @ 717-560-4703 ext. 42.

ANTIQUE DUCK DECOY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPORTANT IN DECOY WORLD FOLK ART DECOY CANVAS METAL FRAME FRAGMENT WORKING DECOY ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOY CARVED WOOD DECOY WOODEN SCULPTURE EARLY 20TH CENTURY WOODEN Signed JB OUTER BANKS North Carolina Decoy very COLLECTABLE APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS INCHES 18.75 x 10 x 10

With Carved Details to Wings and Tail And White Glass Eyes England, c. 1890

Hand-carved and painted wood With white glass eyes. English, circa 1910. Retaining the original glass eyes and painted decoration, this bird has an individual form and character. With varying carved and painted details it has served a working life and bear scars, bruises and minor losses commensurate with its age and function.

Create American Folk Art by Learning to Carve and Paint the Contemporary Antique Decoy In Antique-Style Duck Decoys, Tom Matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the Contemporary Antique-Styled Decoy. Whether you're a novice exploring the craft of decoy carving, a veteran craftsman seeking a change of pace, or a painter looking for a fresh outlet to demonstrate your talents, the author's expert guidance will have you creating your very own stylized contemporary decoy to display and admire. With the help of more than 370 color photographs and easy-to-follow instruction, you'll master the basics and learn the secrets of: - Carving the Decoy - Aging the Wood - Preparing the Surface - Painting the Decoy - Antiquing Techniques Antique-Style Duck Decoys also includes a 14 page gallery of the finest antique and contemporary antique decoys in circulation and an informative "Appendix of Antiquing Characteristics."

We spent the summer traveling the hills and dales of the Green Mountain State,VT Where after thirty years of a BIG LIFE in a BIG NYC we settled into a Handbuilt Olde Hemlock Log House deep inside a HUGE Olde growth forest to begin a new life mostly OFF the Grid and after EIGHT years we finally got it down. So this summer we charged up the car and headed for the hills and dales…. For your consideration,,, a delightful handmade wooden Blue Bird Whirligig Decoy set on a ,teal rod that’s been sunk into a old bit of tree bur. c.1935 Old Paint and Metal and Wood hand carved with glass jet bead eyes, screws have been previously replaced and the body of the bird is fully moveable Measures 17" x 14" Set on a 6" base Beautiful age and some patina..

ANTIQUE FOLK ART DECOYS PAIR RARE DECOYS NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA MAINE WORKING DECOYS ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOYS CARVED WOOD DECOYS WOODEN SCULPTURES EARLY 20TH CENTURY WOODEN BIRDS APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS INCHES SOLD AS A SET 12 x 5 x 5