help a noob

[uncleglenny]

hey everyone first post and i love the site! my question is I think i would like to venture into the world of duck decoys, i have no carving experience but think i have the bug, I am interested in books and videos aimed at the begginer into duck decoys and patterns ect, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Claude]

Welcome to the forum!

You don't mention where you are located. If you look over on the left side of the screen, and click on Carving Clubs, then on the next page use the pulldown to select your location, you may find one or more carving clubs within driving distance. Contract the club and find out when/where they meet and go to one of the meetings. Should be able to get lots of advice about tools, patterns, etc.

Claude

[uncleglenny]

Oh sorry I'm from Windsor Ontario, thanks I have emailed Windsor carving museum but as of yet no response.

[Hugh-P]

Books are available on this site by Chapel Publishing, Tools by Foredom and Gesswein have been the most reliable for me. Detailing with the Razertip Burning system goes without question, the most dependable, and best service. For patterns, Gordon Stiller patterns is a good place for a beginner to start. To find each of these names, simply Google each name.

[Mark Dellinger]

Hello and welcome, it is good to have you with us.


Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[markken5889]

Welcome!

I'd suggest this magazine (Wood Carving Illustrated) and also Wild Fowl Carving magazine, and also, Tom Matus' book on carving antique style decoys. Even if you're not interested in making a decoy look antique style, it's a great book on carving decoys and one of my favorites.

Mark

[Bob De.]

Welcome and glad to see another bird/animal carver on the site. I would recommend to try your hand with a knife and a block of wood. My first carving was done with a knife (see in my web page below), now I use some power tools but prefer to let the chips fly. Once you get bit by the carving bug you will never give it up. Have fun and let the chips fly!