First cork decoys

[Brad Wainscott]

This is my first attempt at making cork decoys! I wasn't going for decoys to set on the shelf, just decoys that will last and be able to throw around! Appreciate any feedback!
Thanks

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[Joseph Sarno]

they look great.the duks wont know the difference.

 

[Brad Wainscott]

Thanks Joseph

 

[Brandon Yuchasz]

Nice job Brad. Field markings are correct and they project the species. Everything a working block needs.

 

[george w]

Amazing that you still have herter heads laying about. Give those stool a workout this season!

 

[Bill Clark]

Nice job brad.
I like hunting over black cork, what have you sealed them with?

 

[Hank Yorke]

I wouldn't throw them around too much. Herters heads are fragile.

 

[Brad Wainscott]

I used willys cork sealer.

 

[Bill Burkett]

Looked so much like my first ones I almost went to look in the closet LOL. Mine were a little rougher, every one different, and not as nicely painted. But ducks prefer them over all plastic, period. Guess they're conservative! Wish I still had the strength to lug them out.

 

[george w]

now, lose the herter's heads , make your own, and then, they will be of your making.

 

[Brad Wainscott]

Give me some time and I'll make my own heads geeeezzzzz!

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[Vince Pagliaroli]

Brad - George aka DecoyMonsterMachine, is a tough task master, and a very good teacher. He is well know for cracking nuts, but will go well out of his way to help anyone willing to learn. Inside that rough exterior is a heart of Gold.......

Yes Obi-Wan, I am trying to ruin your reputation!

 

[Brad Wainscott]

Ha! Thanks Vince. I get it, I think when I carve my own heads they will go on a shelf, right now I wanted to get some to use! But he is correct!