Make Your Duck Decoys Come to LifeCarving duck decoys has become a popular craft amongst todays hobbiests. But as important as good carving practices is the ability to give your decoys a life-like finish. This guide by expert illustrator and carver Anthony Hillman presents 13 species in 24 detailed color plates, along with complete advice on selecting paints and brushes, creating a color palette, and step-by-step instructions on how to proceed. The 24 color plates show profiles and top views of the following species: MallardCommon PintailWood DuckNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonBlue-winged TealGreen-winged TealBlack DuckCanvasbackRedheadGreater ScaupBuffleheadRed-breasted MerganserUse Painting Duck Decoys to get expert advice on how to mix colors, prime and seal the wood, and which brushes to use to paint specific parts of the decoy-back, breast, tertials, speculum, primary wing feathers, tail, head, and flanks for both male and female. A list of colors needed for each plate is also included. You really cant do better than having Hillmans experienced advice by your side. Be sure to add other guides by Anthony Hillman, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Carving Waterbirds, Painting Shorebird Decoys, and Carving Favorite Songbirds.Book specifications:Collection: Carving and Painting DecoysDimensions: 279 x 216Author: Anthony HillmanCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 3Pages: 58Language: EnglishPublisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLCWeight: 209 g