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Duck decoy blanks, book or both basswood woodcarving wood carve mallard bird. Cameos start as an original solid tupelo gum or basswood wood carving by master carver sam nottleman. Basswood has a smooth, even wood grain, no resin or pitch to interfere with techniques, is light in color and is the best wood species for wood carving. The carving wood we offer is surfaced on all 4 sides. Books, hand tools, power tools, and a full line of supplies for the carver. There are a variety of carving methods as well as woods to choose from and knowing which ones to use depends on the project at hand.

The base of this carving is basswood, the log is oak and the owl is eastern white pine. Nov 30, 2010 working decoy plans that has patterns for birds not included in the first kit. Best value premium basswood carving whittling large beginners kit. These cedar harlequin decoys were made from our pattern this section of our site is for those of you who are carvers or who would like to become carvers. Classic carving projects made easy by tom matus excellent book on carving and painting a mallard decoy. Our handmade in the usa decoys and blanks come from the finest sustainable, northern basswood. Duck decoy scotty dog, if your just beginning, the tupelo is great wood, but quite expensive to practice on. The carvers companion suggests you make your purchases from book sellers listed here or from one of the many quality carver supply houses listed above carving magazine newton, nj. Orders are shipped via expedited parcel service by canada post unless otherwise specified. Antique style duck decoys duck decoy carving books.

Instead of your guests signing a book that gets put away and soon forgotten, the decoy showcases. Artibetter 10pcs basswood whittlers carving blocks, wood carving kit, unfinished wood blocks for wood carving hobby kit for adults for kids 10 2. We use eastern white pine and now tupelo to create our carvings. My suggestion for beginners is to carve a few gunners, if. Basswood requires control or your carving tool may go further along a stroke than planned. We carry a selection of fine tools and paints, plus an extensive selection of carving and painting patterns and books. Roughouts are a great way for woodcarvers to begin a project who do not have access. Basswood is by far the easiest and most popular wood for wood carving. Basswood carving blocks clear and kilndried basswood carving blocks in a variety of sizes to fit the needs of novice and expert wood carvers alike. Ice fishing decoys are a great beginners wood carving project, and even more fun for the advanced wood carver. Basswood woodcarving for sale wooden decoy collection. Duck decoy carving blanks featuring a lot of duck decoy carving blanks for sale online.

Decorative wood decoys are carved from softwoods such as basswood and can be ordered as a single block of wood that is suitable to begin. Power carving is primarily used for removing large chunks. Wood carving ice fishing decoy free project by lora irish. Basswood goose eggs, perfect for carving compact caricatures, chip carving and more. Discover a variety of wood species by browsing below. Wood carving tools, decoy carving and art supplies. Using these stepbystep instructions, this book will guide you from beginning to finishing the drake and. We currently offer over thirtysix different blanks from life size ducks to song birds. Basswood blankblock for carving 29 x 334 234 turning wood 5 woodcarving. Joel barbers book, wild fowl decoys, is primarily a history of the decoy and an authority on identifying the styles used by various carvers from throughout the country. We have expanded our inventory and product lines to better serve the most experienced carvers and those just beginning. This cute little puppy was lovingly carved from a wooden basswood goose egg. Basswood mini carving blocks are perfect for smaller projects and the economy bag contains 72 cubic inch of basswood blocks in assorted sizes.

Basswood carving wood spoon blank for whittling craft made in the usa 2pack. Our basswood is carefully selected from prime logs, sawed to our specifications, then kiln dried and cut into carving blocks. Strengthen details subject to breakage with a thinned coat of woodworkers glue it wont take stain worked into the wood. Since 1987, we supply the finest quality decoys and carvings to carvers and.

Basswood decoy duck carving blanks and pewter cast feet are products that we sell. Specialty suppliers offer basswood carving blocks and blanks. If you have questions regarding the products or the prices, please email or call toll free at 18008527352. Since 1987, we supply the finest quality decoys and carvings to carvers and painters around the world. Basswood tilia americana is a fairly soft wood, preferred for carving and is easy to work. We offer three sizes of basswood decoy carving blanks. Duck decoy blanks, book or both basswood woodcarving. A 3 x 6 x 24 is finished at 2 34 thick x 5 34 wide x 24 long. Basswood beginners premium carving blocks kit best wood carving kit for kids preferred soft wood block sizes included made in the usa. The pine and cedar are great for smoothies or gunners. This site showcases a wide array of listings at an array of pricing. 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. You only need a good quality steel shortbladed bench knife, a small and large round gouge, several basswood.

These basswood roughouts are a great way for both beginner and advanced wood carvers. Our hand made in the usa decoys and blanks come from the finest sustainable, northern basswood. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its look is almost indistinguishable from basswood but it does not carve as well, especially cross grain. Decorative wood decoys are carved from softwoods such as basswood and can be ordered as. Basswood cuts easily with a hobby knife and can be stained or painted to represent any wood type. Read while comfortably holding a book open with one hand with a thumb ring book holder. Some can also have patterns and step by step instructions as noted.

The perfect size for your carving, woodburning and crafting needs. 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. I used a nice piece of oldgrowth red cedar from tom kelly for this one. It is creamy white in color, uniform in density and texture and easy to carve with the ability to hold fine lines. The book describes the process of carving a smoothy style mallard. Basic finishing techniques for basswood carvings mary.

In it you will find tools and patterns, decoy kits and the book basic decoy carving that ties it all together and even provides information on suppliers. Basswood blocks can be minus a 14 inch in thickness due to surfacing sort by. Blankstupelo rough outs we create high quality tupelo rough out blanks for the carving enthusiast. Kit contains carving spoons 2nd edition book by shirley adler, occ tools. The following is a list of manufacturers and products carried by the duck blind. Basswood has a small grain structure and is easy to carve. Chip chats the magazine of the national wood carvers association for an index of selected articles in chip chats. Since i am stuck at home, this is the perfect opportunity to. Basswood roughouts are made from the finest quality basswood and designed by some of the best carvers around. Homepage jennings decoy company quality wood carving. Kv woodcarving supplies for all your carving needs.

Airbrush techniques for waterfowl carving by michael veasey airbrush painting is quicker and saves time but also brings more realism to your decoy. In it you will find tools and patterns, decoy kits and the book basic decoy carving that ties it all together and even provides information on suppliers there are going to be a couple of changes. Each basswood roughout includes a picture of the finished carving. Since i am stuck at home, this is the perfect opportunity to have this wood sent to me. Duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby.

Thank you for your interest in dux dekes decoy company. Kv woodcarving supplies has the largest selection of wood carving supplies in eastern canada. Special guest dan hamilton teaches us some basic finishing techniques for basswood carvings. Basswood and cork foredom tools and accessories cutouts, blanks and kits detail master wood burners how to books manzanita wood for habitat. Steps to success in painting basswood and butternut wood. Basswood plates, boxes and sheets the woodcraft shop.

Chesapeake bay decoy carving supplies from vincenti decoys. My experience with this piece is that it is carved best with power tools, where it works the same as basswood. Tom matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the contemporary antiquestyled decoy. Basswood is commonly used in architecture models and doll houses. Blankstupelo rough outs rising sun, md, decorative decoy. Decoy carving blanks are made from finegrained basswood ready for staining, painting or featherburning. Cricut, basswood, models, carving wood, architecture wood.

Basswood cutouts, butternut cutouts, cork and cedar decoy kits with paint. Contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition. Connett iiis book is duck decoys how to make them how to paint them how to rig them. Europeans sometimes call it american lime because it bears some carving similarities to european lime tilia vulgaris. This is by no means a complete list of possible woods to use in your carving hobby. Dec 17, 2015 duck decoy carving should be your next eccentric hobby. Duck decoy carving blanks for sale collecting wood duck. Chesterfield craft shop basswood decoy carving blanks.

See more ideas about wood art, decoy carving and duck decoys. Bonus room with built in book shelves flickr photo sharing. American basswood linden, tilia americana is commonly used for architecture models and carving. Both northern and southern varieties of basswood show little contrast between early wood and late wood, although northern. As shown in both of the duck decoy books written by russell e. Each comes to you finished sanded, unless otherwise noted, eyeholes drilled and crystal eyes, colored species specific. Most heads are left unattached to allow for maximum creativity by the carver. Carving chip carving, relief carving and power carving or simply whittling is a satisfying pastime that anyone from a beginner to an expert can enjoy. These basswood and butternut duck blanks are about size of a realistic mallard duck.

Working decoy plans that has patterns for birds not included in the first kit. The classic decoy was created as a spear fishing lure and although some were carved by professionals, most were handmade at home with what ever supplies were on hand. All of the carving wood we sell is kiln dried and surfaced on all four sides. For matching glass eyes, order 485021 5mm brown eyes. Fine straight grain material with an even texture and little contrast between early and late wood. These blanks include major feather groups as well as head and bill detail. Quality wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver. Duck decoy blanks, book or both basswood woodcarving wood. This is a brief introduction to basic finishing techniques for basswood carvings. Our basswood comes from northern wisconsin where it is. Basswood grab box contains approximately 12 to pieces of various sized pieces of tilia americana.

See more ideas about decoy carving, carving and shorebirds. Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool held in the hand resulting in a wooden figure may be abstract in nature or in a sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The spoon carving book that i am using recommends beginning with basswood. Creamy white in color and lighter in weight than the related european lime.

If you have access to pine, cedar, basswood, they are all good. Carving duck decoys sugar pine woodcarving supplies. Jennings decoy manufactures wood and cork duck decoys and provides a complete line of wood carving supplies for the decoy, bird and fish carver our handmade in the usa decoys and blanks come from the finest sustainable, northern basswood. Ive done carved eyes in this bird to maintain a classic feel. The book describes the process of carving a smoothy style mallard duck decoy with feather details painted on. We create high quality tupelo rough out blanks for the carving enthusiast. Duck decoy blanks for sale wooden decoy collection. Because basswood takes fine detail, its great for relief, figure, and chip carving.