Combing Vermiculation on a Hunting Decoy

In this video Tom demonstrates how decoy carvers can use a combing technique to simulate vermiculation when painting a hunting or competition decoy.

[@1782Farm]

Hi Tom, You're a world-class instructor. Love viewing common mistakes and how best to address them. I highly recommend that you viewers buy Tom's book and ask that he autograph it for you! Best, Phil

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks very much Phil!

[@JW-ol4cp]

I used this technique on a few dozen gadwall drakes. I get compliments every time they get hunted over. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for that feedback. Great to hear!

[@brianmagelky6946]

I was just reading your book "Creating a World Rig" (Starting page 93) where you described the technique. It was so helpful for understanding the technique by seeing you demonstrate it. Thanks so much!

[@tomchristieart]

Great! Glad it was helpful Brian.

[@joellarose3806]

I'm going to have to review this a few times. I had a basement flood in December 19th and Tom's book was one of the casualties.😢

[@lewandlo]

Great stuff again...Cheers from Southern Ontario.

[@tomchristieart]

thank you Lewis!

[@paulbourgeois2877]

Excellent description of combing! Thanks Tom!

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks very much Paul! I hope this will be helpful to those that are not familiar with combing.

[@terrycochran6340]

Excellent advice. Thank you. TLC

[@tomchristieart]

Very welcome! Thanks for the feedback. 👍

[@josephludwig9057]

Enjoyed the video, Tom. I've never made a gunning decoy, I will have to give one a shot and try that vermiculation method out. thanks so much for doing these videos

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Joe. You are welcome!

[@brianmartin8811]

Another great video, Tom! Thanks!

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for checking it out Brian! I appreciate the feedback.

[@77parkavenuemiddletownnj70]

Great Tom It seems like the sponged first coat gives you a foundation to add combed 2nd coat. This helped me greatly Thanks

[@tomchristieart]

Great to hear that. I am glad the video helped out! Thanks for the comment.

[@lloydheins9221]

Very helpful season! Thank you

[@tomchristieart]

You are welcome Lloyd. Glad the video was useful and thanks for the comment.

[@crustyfab]

Learned a bunch! Thanks!!

[@tomchristieart]

You are welcome John! Thanks for taking a look.

[@staffanization]

Thanks Tom! What is the namn of the tool you use for vermiculation?

[@tomchristieart]

It’s a texturing comb. Here is one that the Jaymes Company offers (not repping for them, just an example I found). jaymescompany.com/texturing-combs/