10 Wire and Canvas Decoy Patterns for Carvers
by Al Streetman
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Author: Al StreetmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999
ISBN: 0764309781
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
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Book Review: Wire and canvas decoy pattern review
Summary: 5 Stars
I wrote this book for people who want to make some different types of decoys. Maybe you don't have access to large chunks of wood, or maybe you don't have the tools to saw out large decoy patterns, even if you have large chunks of wood. This book will show you how a form of decoy was made around the turn of the century by people on the Eastern shore who were in the same predicament. It requires a minimum of materials and carving skill, but when you are done you will have a fine looking decoy. If you are an experienced carver, you can use your skills to add more details to the head area (such as glass eyes, more details on the face and bill, etc.).
Summary of 10 Wire and Canvas Decoy Patterns for Carvers
Wire and canvas decoys were popular around the Eastern shore of Virginia and the Carolinas near the turn of the 20th century. Because an abundance of good carving wood was not handy, decoy makers in this region used ingenuity to create clever replicas of large birds such as the Canada Goose. This book includes patterns for ten different breeds, a colorful gallery, helpful reference charts, and a lot of tried-and-true advice for carvers motivated to take on these projects, or to design their own. Al Streetman guides the reader step-by-step through making one of these wire and canvas decoys, through constructing the body and carving the head, to painting the finished project. He even demonstrates how to antique the decoy for an elegant weathered look.General Books
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