How Do You Sculpt A Duck Decoy From Clay?
Working with clay is a rewarding hobby. Sculpting duck decoys is a beautiful way to create a useful work of art that adds aesthetic to any collection. It’s easy to sculpt a duck decoy out of clay and they make wonderful pieces of handmade art as well as useful decoys for hunting purposes. Decide what kind of clay you’ll use. The most commonly used form for duck decoys is water-based clay since it’s easiest to work with and shape. You’ll need about 3 to 5 lbs. of either water-based or polymer modeling clay for the decoy. Polymer clay has a plastic-like feel to it and slightly more shine. Study pictures of ducks. Use birding guides or websites about various duck species until you decide on the breed of duck to use. Keep the pictures handy throughout the process so you have a reference point. Make a frame for the duck decoy. You can use wine bottles or wire to give shape to the duck’s body, neck and head. This is what you’ll sculpt around. Mix the clay with water per package instructions,
