Cattail Duck

[Fenlander]

This is a fun a simple thing for children to make and then float on a local pond....

For instructions on how to make them, please see the link below

http://www.nativetech.org/cattail/catduck.htm

 

[jon r]

thats sweet! i like all these things you make from cattalils! The dolls were the best! Know of anything else that can be made from cattails?

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

That's great Fenlander - thanks for sharing and I'll see if I can make one with my son at the moot this weekend.

Phil.

 

[RobertRogers]

Hey I like that!

 

[eraaij]

Very cool, must try that! I know to make the dolls, but never tried or thought of (making a) Duck.


Thanks,
-Emile

 

[Chance]

The SPT [Society for Primitive Technology] books have a few ideas for similar stuff; I think that Mors K may have been a contributor.

 

[pothunter]

Interesting to know if it could be used as a decoy with a little artistic adornment.

 

[Fenlander]

Interesting to know if it could be used as a decoy with a little artistic adornment.

Decoys were usually made from tule (true Bullrush AKA clubrush), but cattail (Reed Mace) was also used.

 

[jon r]

what would you use a decoy duck for?

 

[Fenlander]

what would you use a decoy duck for?

Luring in other ducks to a body of water where they can be shot or trapped.