Thanks NC.
doublenasty wrote:that is a clean looking buffle head i am actually interested in making some decoys myself!!! what wood do you do etc...
I use white or northern cedar. White pine can also be used. Basswood is a good clean carving wood but its much heavier and harder. Its better suited for mantle pieces where very fine detail is needed.
If you want to get into carving gunners I would suggest Grayson Chesser's book, "Carving the Century Old Way". You can find it on amazon. Its about the best book and easiest to follow from start to finish and he gives the paint schedules for some divers, puddle ducks, and geese.
If you've never worked with wood before you may want to try Willie at the Duck Blind Store. He has cork kits that will contain everything you need to get started. Ive never worked with cork but I hear it much easier to shape and good for someone just starting off.