Public interest in these small carvings
was strong and requests began for these pieces alone, to be used for
jewelry or other ornamentation. Over the years the process has been
further refined and developed, evolving into the unique and
specialized process I use today. Each piece is strong enough to be
worn practically, without unnecessary concern about breakage.
Mallard
The bright blue
speculum of the Mallard is rarely visible on resting birds.
Because
they are the so common, Mallards are easily the most
recognizable wild duck species. The hens tend to be highly
vocal. Their distinctive quacks are the calls we all identify as
“duck calls.” The Drake’s call almost sounds like it is being whispered.
Breeding across most of North America, most domestic duck
species have wild Mallards as their origin.
Because
they are the so common, Mallards are easily the most
recognizable wild duck species. The hens tend to be highly
vocal. Their distinctive quacks are the calls we all identify as
“duck calls.” The Drake’s call almost sounds like it is being whispered.