LANCASTER COUNTY CARVING SCHOOL 1970 Broad Street East Petersburg, PA 17520 Phone: 717/581-1501 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.carvingworld.com/school

Course Number	PW201
Course Name	Decorative Duck Carving
Course Subject	Blue-winged Teal
Materials Needed	Tupelo blank, eyes, gesso, paint
Materials Supplied	None
Tools Needed	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for homework (rentals available)
	Assorted paintbrushes
Tools Supplied	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for classroom use
Hours Classroom	24
Hours Homework	42 - 48

OVERVIEW

Decorative duck carving is interesting, fun, and always a challenge, largely because we all are somewhat familiar

with the real-life subject. Therefore, the emphasis of this course is on creating aa lifelike a piece as possible.

The head-up attitude and folded wing pose is most familiar and slightly easier to create than one more dramatic,

allowing the student to concentrate on perfecting the techniques used. Primary wing feathers are carved

separately and inserted for an extra look of realism. Instructor's teaching aids include a mounted specimen, cast

resin carving, works in progress and photo reference. It is important to note the amount of "homework"

associated with a carving course of this level. It is recommended to plan for approximately 2 hours of homework

for every hour spent in the classroom. Otherwise, it may be difficult to finish the piece within the time allotted for

the course.

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