My first all wood bird...

Kristan

Kristan

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Here is about a 50% completed version of a drake can that will be floating in the spread on the great little Kentucky and Barkley Lake this up coming season...Since I painted in oils and the weather is a little moist I need to let is sit a couple of days before repainting the lighter areas and adding some small feather detail...My not too much detail...Any suggestions will be appreciated...Sorry poor picture quality...Taken from phone...

Regards,

Kristan

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Kristan,

Nice start to a good decoy spread. It's hard to beat the smell of cut cedar in the morning. Get some cobalt dryer for those oils and it will dramatically speed up the drying time.
 
I will have to try some of that...I put a little Japan Drier in, I do not know if this is similiar...

Yes, Don...Same bird....I plan on finishing it the next couple of days then setting it aside to dry for a couple of months...

Regards,

Kristan
 
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I plan on finishing it the next couple of days then setting it aside to dry for a couple of months...
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From what I am told, my understanding is that Iowa offers really good drying conditions. I would be happy to help you out in that regard. I'll get it back to you just as soon as the paint is fully, and I do mean fully, cured. :>)
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Thanks Dave...That brought a smile to my face...In my past I was known for making decoys that looked liked "Pototoes"...The inspiring part of the event was a llearned quickly through a few classes with Willie and sitting at the feet of other carvers of the proper methods and steps in producing a more genuine form of the actual bird....

I am still proud today of my first bird...From a 100 yards out you can see the head...LOL

Regards,

Kristan
 
Hey Kristan----watch that Dave carefully! I remember driving from Alaska to Onawa, Iowa one summer to visit my sister and her family. It was 103F with the humidity at about 110%----much like Louisiana. Now if you really want it to dry out fast, may I suggest New Mexico?
Nice work, young man. Just think how proud you will be some day when you have your entire spread all made by you.
Al
 
for your oils if you add some alkyd white or a little umber it help the white cure faster and keep the finish mellow. Plain white takes a long time even in dry climates to cure.
 
nice bird I have the best luck with a drop of Cobalt and a drop of Turps, usually is ready to handle lightly the next day without problem.
 
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