1. It all starts off with two blocks of basswood, one for the head and one for the body.
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2. A band saw is then used to cut the basic shape.
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3. Depending on desired decoy, basic shapes are carved using templates.
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4. Carving is done using knives, stones, and grinders.
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5. A heating element is used to add details.
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6. Details included feathers and wings.
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7. Shapping the head takes extreme patience due to bill shapes and eyes.
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8. Once the rough shape is achieved, decoy is hollowed so it can float (not recommended).
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9. A near finshed head, pre-fabricated eyes are inserted.
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10. An example block of wood (start) and the final product.
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Created by BolducDesign, 2006