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I am working with black cork, and I am still in the learning process. I am on my second decoy, and want to fill in some gaps with cork dust. What type of glue do you mix with the dust, and how do you apply the dust

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the validity of Burg's lawsuit claiming Obama was born overseas. I am not trying to start a rumor, but I don't have much faith in politics. It scares me that in his (Obama's) state, that you can't buy shotshells if you are not an...

Can anyone give me info about a Bekhart duck call? I have a relative that had one and can't find it at the house. I know nothing of duck calls or there value, but remember seeing a picture of this relative in their youth with a man who would become the president of Memphis Light Gas and Water. I...

I am a transplant to Nevada. Having lived a good portion of my time in Memphis, I was thrilled when I came to Nevada and learned there was waterfowl to be had. This season was relatively poor due the ongoing drought, so I headed north for swan. The state allowed for a duplicate tag and I got...

Can anyone tell me what to use to seal black cork before you paint the decoy you carve? I have some gesso that I bought from an art store, but I have no experience in decoy creation, and I do not want to mess up my first decoy. Anysuggestions are greatly appreciated.Sincerely, Memphis john

I have never made a decoy, but received a stack of cork pads that were used underneath flooring during a trade show. The pads are about 10x10. Would these be suitable to glue into blocks? If they are , what type of glue do you use. I read in a book about using lap cement, but have yet to find...

I know this is off topic for a duck site, but people on this site seem to be well educated , so I will toss this out. Has anyone ever shot band tailed pigeons? I was told they are the only wild native pigeon since the passenger pigeon became extinct. I am in Nevada and seem to remember reading...

Hey everybody, anyone have a clue to using some good paint? I have over 250 G&H decoys to repaint and have been to a local art shop and bought some acrylic and it does not seem to adhere too well to the plastic. The touch up kits that G& h sells are not enough for my needs. I need to mix my own...

I think I will try an attempt for carving this spring/summer. I have only carved one decoy , and it was made of wood. I would like to try cork and would appreciate it if anyone could refer me to a source for cork. Thanks for any consideration Memphis john