Detailed instructions and full-size templates for constructing 16 beautiful, marvelously practical decoys according to the time-honored South Jersey method.

Fully illustrated instructions and exact-size templates for carving 16 species of ducks in beautiful miniature form. Plus tips for beginners, advice on painting, much more. All decoys in color on covers.

Carve mallard, canvasback, pintail, bufflehead, wood duck, redhead, shoveler, 9 more. Clear step-by-step directions, expert advice. 53 illus.

In Carving Miniature Duck Decoys Anthony Hillman provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and templates for creating miniature duck decoys that carvers of any ability can use to create beautiful collectibles.

A comprehensive look at American miniature bird carvings and the artists who made them

An expert guide to finishing decoys of 9 popular species of duck in authentic detail, among them ruddy duck, surf scoter, oldsquaw, hooded merganser, and cinnamon teal. 32 full-color illustrations.

Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique-style ducks. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.

Finest book on duck carving in years. Describes the bluebill, mallard, merganser, canvasback, plus other species -- their anatomy, actions, positions. Shows how to shape, carve and point the head and feathers for a lifelike texture.

Use Anthony Hillman's Painting Duck Decoys to get expert advice on how to mix colors, treat the wood, and which brushes to use to paint specific decoy areas. The 24 color plates provide an accurate guide to colors and shading.