Miniature Mallard Woodcarving

Pat Mikula-Moore carves and paints a realistic-looking miniature mallard existing in a natural wildlife habitat.

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Miniature Mallard Woodcarving
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Materials:

drawing paper
pencil
2 pattern copies
basswood block approx. 3" x 5" x 6"
scissors
rubber cement
band saw
safety carving glove
1" straight or #3 gouge
large, medium and small sized #9 gouges
large, medium and small sized #11 veiners
medium-sized bench knife
small fine-detail knife
sharp 2-3mm "V-tool"
medium "V-tool"
5/8" V-gouge
carving tools
various grits of files or sandpaper
deffuzer pads on a mandrel
rotary tool for defuzzer
safety glasses
tack rag
spray lacquer sealer
white gesso primer
various sizes of paintbrushes
paper towels
water source
craft foam plate for a painting pallet
pine oval base - approx. 5" x 7"
stain or paint for base
small piece of driftwood
two-part epoxy
papier-mâché'
green, gold, black and brown acrylic paints
rubber gloves
plastic zipper bag
bamboo skewers
craft sticks
1/16" x 6" brass wire or rod
wire cutter
power drill and 1/8" and 1/16" drill bits