Wood carving projects
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Did you mean this "Hoodie" (Hooded Merganser)? I make two different sizes. Also two different sizes of "Woodies" (Wood Duck).TripleF wrote:Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!!
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You got it right the first time...Hoodies.....love them ducks!!!!
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I only have a couple of carved ducks. I enjoy them and I very much enjoy yours.
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I like the guy smoking the pipe John... he is a cool dude !!! don't know where I'd be if I did not
have my pipe and my home grown cut, dried, etc. Kentucky tobacco from
some folk's I know in the business down there and have been lucky to buy from them for years....
a comfy chair and a pipe full of backie does wonders for a man's soul !!!
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have my pipe and my home grown cut, dried, etc. Kentucky tobacco from
some folk's I know in the business down there and have been lucky to buy from them for years....
a comfy chair and a pipe full of backie does wonders for a man's soul !!!
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The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!
Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!
Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
It's the talent part that escapes me!
Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!
Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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Cool Santa's and quiet a variety. I think my favorite is the unpainted one. But all well done. Envious.pearlroosterman wrote:7B7518FB-1B40-44F5-8BC7-52323C21769B.jpeg
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I have not been there yet, but have a book that has many photos of the decoys in the museum there. Some very old and historic pieces. Totally out of my league. I use patterns by Anthony Hillman, which are patterned after decoys from around World War I or shortly before. The working decoys from that period had feather details painted on instead of carved in. The woods used are what was plentiful in the individuals area of residence. I have used mostly cedar and pine in my ducks.Steve Warden wrote:The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!
Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!
Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
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Dogleg, I appreciate your kind words about my Santa’s. Thank you, John
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Stagman, thank you for your kind remarks. By the way, I too love to sit out back and relax with my pipe. We have a nice little shop in town that mixes up some very nice blends but I still enjoy lighting up with Carter Hall....... showing what a tight wad I am. Lol. John
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I added a couple more to my "flock".
Redhead Mallard Hand carved from pine, painted like the old working decoys from around WWI, blue collar decoys.
Redhead Mallard Hand carved from pine, painted like the old working decoys from around WWI, blue collar decoys.
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OC the carving is exquisite, the painting as well. You have a way with wood. Absolutely great work.
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If you ever get out east, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is the Duck Decoy Museum.
Fascinating place. Your work would be worthy!
https://decoymuseum.com/
Fascinating place. Your work would be worthy!
https://decoymuseum.com/
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
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1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
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Carving is a talent...painting is a talent. You got em both OC!!!!!!!!
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Very nice OC!
Those wood ducks are beauties.
Great work.
Those wood ducks are beauties.
Great work.
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“Bottom Shelf Carving and Painting”
OC you inspired me, so here’s a first.
OC you inspired me, so here’s a first.
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Looks good especially being so small and your first one!
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Not bad Tony.
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Ditto on the "especially being so small"...NICE job!!!
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The ones I make are mini decoys, that one is a "tiny decoy". That mallard turned out great!!
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Impressed every time I see your work O C. Love it.