This is the best place to start your first carving project. Foam decoys are the least expensive of the handmade decoy options and they lend themselves to keeping the decoys simple as the burlaping process prohibits adding too much detail to the carving. Be sure to check out our foam decoy patterns. They are designed to work with foam/burlap bodies and our plastic decoy heads. While it may not seem important to a first time carver, a quality pattern is the foundation for a quality decoy.
10) Cost – 2 2”X4’X8’ sheets of foam cost $46.00 vs 4”X24”x36” for $79 for cork. That is twice the product for half the price
9) Foam does not require special tools
8) Foam does not have to be sealed
7) Foam decoys are lighter than wood or cork
6) Foam is EASY to carve and shape
5) Light weight foam is easy to self right, no need for lead
4) Easy to fix if you happen to shoot one.
3) Burlaped or Restle Coated foam decoys are as durable or more durable than cork or wood decoys
2) Foam is available locally, no need to pay for shipping
1) It is just plain fun to make decoys out of!!
9) Foam does not require special tools
8) Foam does not have to be sealed
7) Foam decoys are lighter than wood or cork
6) Foam is EASY to carve and shape
5) Light weight foam is easy to self right, no need for lead
4) Easy to fix if you happen to shoot one.
3) Burlaped or Restle Coated foam decoys are as durable or more durable than cork or wood decoys
2) Foam is available locally, no need to pay for shipping
1) It is just plain fun to make decoys out of!!
The top 10 reasons to make foam decoys