Folk Art Fish Decoys

Folk Art Fish Decoys

Author: Donald J. Petersen

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 9780764300530

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With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail, information vital to recognising the most collectible decoys. Detailed histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of Minnesota and their decoys has been compiled through personal interviews with the makers or their families. Information is also provided on spear makers and the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks, and decoy boxes. This is a truly valuable reference work.


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Download or read book Folk Art Fish Decoys written by Donald J. Petersen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail, information vital to recognising the most collectible decoys. Detailed histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of Minnesota and their decoys has been compiled through personal interviews with the makers or their families. Information is also provided on spear makers and the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks, and decoy boxes. This is a truly valuable reference work.

Carving Fish Decoys

Carving Fish Decoys

Author: James T. Cottle

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01-14

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781626543911

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Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fisherman to lure food fish within range of their spears. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the hand-crafted fish decoy has become enshrined in American culture as a treasured form of traditional folk-art. Although the practicality--and sanity--of ice-fishing with spears is up for debate, traditional fish-decoys have seen a recent surge in interest and have become highly sought-after both as collectables and to be used under the ice. If you're someone who appreciates traditional American folk art and you want to learn to carve your own fish decoys, then this is the book for you. Life-long fisherman and decoy-carving instructor James Cottle makes it fun and easy to get started with detailed instructions, contextual information, history lessons, and tips on tools and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, walleye, pike, muskies, sunfish, and walleyes, plus a mouse and a frog. Every step of the process is described clearly, with instructions that will guide you through cutting, carving, weighting, painting, and adding fins and tail to your decoy. Then it's ready to use--on your mantle or under the ice. With full color photographs of finished decoys and tips for developing your own painting style, this is the definitive guide to making your own traditional fish decoys.


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Download or read book Carving Fish Decoys written by James T. Cottle and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fisherman to lure food fish within range of their spears. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the hand-crafted fish decoy has become enshrined in American culture as a treasured form of traditional folk-art. Although the practicality--and sanity--of ice-fishing with spears is up for debate, traditional fish-decoys have seen a recent surge in interest and have become highly sought-after both as collectables and to be used under the ice. If you're someone who appreciates traditional American folk art and you want to learn to carve your own fish decoys, then this is the book for you. Life-long fisherman and decoy-carving instructor James Cottle makes it fun and easy to get started with detailed instructions, contextual information, history lessons, and tips on tools and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, walleye, pike, muskies, sunfish, and walleyes, plus a mouse and a frog. Every step of the process is described clearly, with instructions that will guide you through cutting, carving, weighting, painting, and adding fins and tail to your decoy. Then it's ready to use--on your mantle or under the ice. With full color photographs of finished decoys and tips for developing your own painting style, this is the definitive guide to making your own traditional fish decoys.

Carving Fish Decoys

Carving Fish Decoys

Author: James T. Cottle

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781626543904

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Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fishermen to lure food fish within range of their spears. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the hand-crafted fish decoy has become enshrined in American culture as a treasured form of traditional folk art. Although the practicality --and sanity--of ice fishing with spears is up for debate, traditional fish decoys have been the subject of a recent surge of interest and have become highly sought-after, both as collectables and to be used under the ice. If you're someone who appreciates traditional American folk art and you want to learn to carve your own fish decoys, then this is the book for you. Life-long fisherman and decoy-carving instructor James Cottle makes it fun and easy to get started, with detailed instructions, contextual information, history lessons, and tool tips and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, pike, muskies, sunfish, and walleyes, plus a mouse and a frog. Every step of the process is described clearly, with instructions that will guide you through cutting, carving, weighting, painting, and adding fins and tail to your decoy. Then it's ready to use--on your mantel or underwater. With color photographs of finished decoys and tips for developing your own painting style, this is the definitive guide to making your own traditional fish decoys.


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Download or read book Carving Fish Decoys written by James T. Cottle and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fishermen to lure food fish within range of their spears. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the hand-crafted fish decoy has become enshrined in American culture as a treasured form of traditional folk art. Although the practicality --and sanity--of ice fishing with spears is up for debate, traditional fish decoys have been the subject of a recent surge of interest and have become highly sought-after, both as collectables and to be used under the ice. If you're someone who appreciates traditional American folk art and you want to learn to carve your own fish decoys, then this is the book for you. Life-long fisherman and decoy-carving instructor James Cottle makes it fun and easy to get started, with detailed instructions, contextual information, history lessons, and tool tips and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, pike, muskies, sunfish, and walleyes, plus a mouse and a frog. Every step of the process is described clearly, with instructions that will guide you through cutting, carving, weighting, painting, and adding fins and tail to your decoy. Then it's ready to use--on your mantel or underwater. With color photographs of finished decoys and tips for developing your own painting style, this is the definitive guide to making your own traditional fish decoys.

American Fish Decoys

American Fish Decoys

Author: Steven Michaan

Publisher: Fish Decoy Company Limited

Published: 2004-09-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780974872117

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The Leather-Bound edition of "American Fish Decoys" makes an unforgettable statement about American Folk and the people who have created it. With slip cover, hand tipped cover photograph and folding, life-size poster of an American Folk Art store sign carved by the illustrious Oscar Peterson, It is the penultimate picture book for collectors, fishermen and everyone who loves American Folk ArtAn oversized 10 x 12 inches, printed in six-color offset lithography on heavy stock with matte and gloss varnishes overprinted, with heavy red silk ribbon, this all-black volume is truly one of the most beautiful art books ever published. Heavy, 250lb stock and platinum edge gilding, combined with full-bleed black surround printing show the high quality images of American Fish Decoys to their best advantage and make the book a dramatic artworkThe decoys shown in the book formed the core of the first-ever museum show of Fish Decoys at the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. Combined with many never-before seen pieces, the book presents 110 images using gloss and matte varnishes to reveal detail that has never been possible before in conventional printing. Published by FishDecoy.com,ltd no expense has been spared to make this book a true collector's item, with a first printing strictly limited to 4000 copies.


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Download or read book American Fish Decoys written by Steven Michaan and published by Fish Decoy Company Limited. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Leather-Bound edition of "American Fish Decoys" makes an unforgettable statement about American Folk and the people who have created it. With slip cover, hand tipped cover photograph and folding, life-size poster of an American Folk Art store sign carved by the illustrious Oscar Peterson, It is the penultimate picture book for collectors, fishermen and everyone who loves American Folk ArtAn oversized 10 x 12 inches, printed in six-color offset lithography on heavy stock with matte and gloss varnishes overprinted, with heavy red silk ribbon, this all-black volume is truly one of the most beautiful art books ever published. Heavy, 250lb stock and platinum edge gilding, combined with full-bleed black surround printing show the high quality images of American Fish Decoys to their best advantage and make the book a dramatic artworkThe decoys shown in the book formed the core of the first-ever museum show of Fish Decoys at the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. Combined with many never-before seen pieces, the book presents 110 images using gloss and matte varnishes to reveal detail that has never been possible before in conventional printing. Published by FishDecoy.com,ltd no expense has been spared to make this book a true collector's item, with a first printing strictly limited to 4000 copies.

American Fish Decoys

American Fish Decoys

Author: Steven Michaan

Publisher:

Published: 2006-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780974872100

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From the earliest inhabitants of the American continent to the boatwrights and carpenters who earned their livings on the shores of the Great Lakes during the Depression, fish decoys have sustained the livelihoods of spearfisherman during the coldest winters.


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Download or read book American Fish Decoys written by Steven Michaan and published by . This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest inhabitants of the American continent to the boatwrights and carpenters who earned their livings on the shores of the Great Lakes during the Depression, fish decoys have sustained the livelihoods of spearfisherman during the coldest winters.

Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes

Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes

Author: Donna Tonelli

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780764316432

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A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the Great Lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. This valuable reference book includes pieces ranging from the finest museum-quality artifacts to collectibles that are more likely to turn up at a local auction, garage sale, flea market, or antique mall. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable sources for information, organizations, periodicals, and auction companies.


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Download or read book Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes written by Donna Tonelli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the Great Lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. This valuable reference book includes pieces ranging from the finest museum-quality artifacts to collectibles that are more likely to turn up at a local auction, garage sale, flea market, or antique mall. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable sources for information, organizations, periodicals, and auction companies.

Antique-Style Duck Decoys

Antique-Style Duck Decoys

Author: Tom Matus

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 9781565232983

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Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique-style ducks. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.


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Download or read book Antique-Style Duck Decoys written by Tom Matus and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary techniques to replicate the grace, flow, and imperfections found in antique-style ducks. Carving painting and aging instructions are included.

La Crosse Fish Decoys

La Crosse Fish Decoys

Author: Donald J. Petersen

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2017-10-18

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1504382242

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La Crosse Fish Decoys is the first and only book covering this subject matter. It should interest fish decoy collectors, hobbyists, fishermen, and anyone interested in a hobby that has a solid financial return. The heyday for spearfishing in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was 1890 until 1938, when spearfishing was banned in that region. Thus given the age of the decoys used, little is known concerning their makers. Indeed, all of the known La Crosse fish decoy makers are deceased. This book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 provides a brief history of the La Crosse region from its earliest days until the present time with emphasis, when appropriate, to the sport of spearfishing. Chapter 2 discusses the development of the technique of spearfishing from its Asian origins and contrasts the American Indian approach to spearing to the white mens modification of it. In Chapter 3,The Mississippi River is discussed and its effects on spearing in the La Crosse Reach. The heart of the book is Chapter 4, when seventy-one known La Crosse decoy makers biographies are presented along the discussion of their decoys, not to mention, photographic examples of their work. Chapter 5 gives a photographic review of fish decoys which imitate actual fish species. Chapter 6 provides photographic example of La Crosse spears used by fishermen, and documents both known and unknown speak makers. Finally, Chapter 7 reviews La Crosse cheater decoys, jig sticks, lures, and decoy-holding boxes to round out the book.


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Download or read book La Crosse Fish Decoys written by Donald J. Petersen and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La Crosse Fish Decoys is the first and only book covering this subject matter. It should interest fish decoy collectors, hobbyists, fishermen, and anyone interested in a hobby that has a solid financial return. The heyday for spearfishing in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was 1890 until 1938, when spearfishing was banned in that region. Thus given the age of the decoys used, little is known concerning their makers. Indeed, all of the known La Crosse fish decoy makers are deceased. This book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 provides a brief history of the La Crosse region from its earliest days until the present time with emphasis, when appropriate, to the sport of spearfishing. Chapter 2 discusses the development of the technique of spearfishing from its Asian origins and contrasts the American Indian approach to spearing to the white mens modification of it. In Chapter 3,The Mississippi River is discussed and its effects on spearing in the La Crosse Reach. The heart of the book is Chapter 4, when seventy-one known La Crosse decoy makers biographies are presented along the discussion of their decoys, not to mention, photographic examples of their work. Chapter 5 gives a photographic review of fish decoys which imitate actual fish species. Chapter 6 provides photographic example of La Crosse spears used by fishermen, and documents both known and unknown speak makers. Finally, Chapter 7 reviews La Crosse cheater decoys, jig sticks, lures, and decoy-holding boxes to round out the book.

Carving Traditional Fish Decoys

Carving Traditional Fish Decoys

Author: Anthony Hillman

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2022-03-08

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781648370670

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In Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Anthony Hillman has collected 17 species of game fish, providing complete instructions and full-size templates for creating beautiful, life-like decoys.


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Download or read book Carving Traditional Fish Decoys written by Anthony Hillman and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Anthony Hillman has collected 17 species of game fish, providing complete instructions and full-size templates for creating beautiful, life-like decoys.

Painting Popular Duck Decoys

Painting Popular Duck Decoys

Author: Anthony Hillman

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486261003

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An expert guide to finishing decoys of 9 popular species of duck in authentic detail, among them ruddy duck, surf scoter, oldsquaw, hooded merganser, and cinnamon teal. 32 full-color illustrations.


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Download or read book Painting Popular Duck Decoys written by Anthony Hillman and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert guide to finishing decoys of 9 popular species of duck in authentic detail, among them ruddy duck, surf scoter, oldsquaw, hooded merganser, and cinnamon teal. 32 full-color illustrations.