carving wood

The Dollar Duck, Part One

From the Fall 2026 issue

PART ONE: CARVING Back in 2006, I started a little project in which I carved a decoy and sent it to hunters all over the United States. Those guys and gals posted about their hunts with the decoy on a duck-hunting forum. Soon, the decoy became so popular that I decided to keep it out there, ... Read More

Perched on a Gourd, Part One (Broad-billed Hummingbird)

By Bonnie Gibson

From Songbird Collection

MATERIALS Hard-shelled gourd, preferably with a thick shell Hole saw Pencil Sandpaper Lacquer sanding sealer Cactus thorn clusters, either real or created from wire Glue (Gap-filling superglue and/or two-part epoxy work well) Two copies of the pattern Spray adhesive 1" x 1" x 3" piece of basswood, tupelo, or other wood of your choice A ... Read More

carving wood

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