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So a couple more questions: I recall you guys saying you flock or coat the decoy twice? Is that a base coat of paint, then paint plus...

This where my hens are currently. Obviously still need a little paint time and bills need some paint and eyes need to be cleaned. But...

Back before working decoys . net was bought and shut down we had several people working with flocking combinations. One guy had an...

Yes hen mallards. I’ve never painted a black duck as I’ve never even seen one. We don’t get blacks or mottled ducks out west, just...

I assume you mean hen mallards in the first sentence? We paint both sexes of blacks the same, very dark, except the difference in bill...

Thank you both for the help and insight. Flocking is next on the decoy refinishing calendar. I'm gonna try blacks first, then some mallards.

I feel my ocd kicking in. Time to order flock. Using Rustoleum as a base/adhesive is a big plus.

That's a fine looking crew of mallards

Those are mighty fine without airbrushing. Any self respecting mallard would be proud to be fooled by them. :)

I'll recommend Flocking Unlimited. All flocking suppliers are not the same and I've just recently started using their flocking and it's...

Great write up, thank you! As soon as the current boat build is done, it's on to flocking!

As always, super decoys. I have a question regarding black...not really black, but black duck body color. We have always painted black...

Thanks. I'm fortunate that the PI is only on my forearms and lower legs. Also lucky i dont react to it as bad as some. The other guys...

Got a photo? Those sound nice.

Thank you. Your work looks great. My boats don't approach yours in fit and finish. Maybe if I ever get my butt into retirement I'll be...