Tape Ducks – Not duck tape. This guy formed 100 ducks from packing tape for no particular reason.
That’s really why most packing tape projects happen. Some random dude decides, “I bought all this tape because of this great link, I might as well build something.”
Actual Decoys
- STORM FRONT 2 SERIES: A deadly fusion of what the birds need and the hunter demands—unsurpassed realism and unequivocal durability.
- FLOATING DECOYS: These Flambeau Outdoors decoys float in classic Mallard posture for heightened on-the-water realism. Proprietary keel design features (4) tie-off points for versatile motion in current or wind and depth adjusting anchor eyelet.
- PATENTED UVISION PAINT TECHNOLOGY: Paint scheme of unparalleled realism that reflects the real ultraviolet signature of waterfowl plumage to the eye of live bird for the most convincing decoy scientifically possible.
- REALISTIC DESIGN: These decoys feature a high-definition Mallard paint scheme. Carved by renowned master carvers Tom Christie, Dave Van Lanen and Rich Smoker.
- 6-PACK INCLUDES: 14” Full Size Mallard Decoys – (2) Active Drakes, (1) Semi-resting Drake, (3) Semi-resting Hens.
If these tacky tape ducks aren’t your thing, you could make wooden ones. Here’s a book to teach the techniques you need:
Create American Folk Art by Learning to Carve and Paint the Contemporary Antique Decoy
In Antique-Style Duck Decoys, Tom Matus, an experienced wildfowl hunter and a champion decoy carver, introduces you to the special world of the Contemporary Antique-Styled Decoy. Whether you’re a novice exploring the craft of decoy carving, a veteran craftsman seeking a change of pace, or a painter looking for a fresh outlet to demonstrate your talents, the author’s expert guidance will have you creating your very own stylized contemporary decoy to display and admire.
With the help of more than 370 color photographs and easy-to-follow instruction, you’ll master the basics and learn the secrets of:
- Carving the Decoy
- Aging the Wood
- Preparing the Surface
- Painting the Decoy
- Antiquing Techniques
Antique-Style Duck Decoys also includes a 14-page gallery of the finest antique and contemporary antique decoys in circulation and an informative “Appendix of Antiquing Characteristics.”
