Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern

Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern

The Harlequin duck is quite beautiful with extraordinary colorful  markings. Use the Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern to create a one of a kind carving.

The Harlequin duck is a small sea duck that weighs anywhere from 1- 2 pounds, with a wingspan of 21-26 inches, and is about 13-21 inches long. The male has slate blue markings on it's belly and white bands that border black lines, large white crescent in front of his eyes, a vertical stripe on the side of his neck, black streaks with white and amber lines on it's head. The Females have a brown body, white belly with brown spots, round white spots behind the ears, and various patches in front of the eyes.

You will receive a carving pattern of a Harlequin Resting On Water with it's head in a forward position.  Select from a full size 13" long Male , full size 12" long Female , or 1/2 size  5 1/2" long  Female pattern. The pattern has top, front  and side views with an exploded view of body, head and bill. You'll need reference material for painting, wood or cork to carve the duck from, and you can carve or purchase the  eyes.  We suggest making the cutout for the Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern in two pieces .

Materials needed to carve the full size 13" long Male Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern:

•  Body; 5" x 5" x 12" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Head; 2" x 3 1/2" x 4" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Eyes; 8-9 mm Dark Brown.
• Feet.

Materials needed to carve the full size 12" long Female Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern: 

• Body: 5" x 4 1/2" x 11" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Head; 2" x 3" x 4" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Eyes; 8-9 mm Brown.
• Feet.

Materials needed to carve the 1/2 size 5 1/2" long Female Harlequin Resting On Water Carving Pattern:

• Body; 3" x 2 1/2" x 6" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Head; 1" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" piece of Basswood or Tupelo.
• Eyes; 4 mm Brown.
• Feet.