Rick Pass carves lifelike decoy ducks from blocks of unforgiving softwood, creations which have gone on to win awards.

The project began as a simple turning, but once the lathe hit full speed the wood transformed into a spinning vortex of shavings and motion. Every cut carved deeper into the spiral, pulling the shape ...

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