Cork Decoy Blocks

Cork decoys have been proven to be the most effective decoys available, suitable to both amateur and professional carvers. Jelinek carving blocks are specifically formulated in a density to maximize detailed carving, clean paint/color applications, and precise natural float distribution. Cork combines the durability and floatation requirements of a hunting decoy with the likeness of the species. Jelinek cork decoys stand up to the trauma of everyday hunting – even being shot with stray pellets from time to time.

Cork decoy products can be purchased online. Corporate and commercial accounts should contact us for pricing and supply.

The following two types of cork are generally used for making decoys:

High Density Tan Cork is dense enough for easy carving yet remains lightweight, durable, and functional. This type of cork is used by carving amateurs, professional craftsmen and artisans requiring a high degree of detail. It's one of the easiest carving materials to work with as small granules of cork prevent chipping when carving. The precise density permits an ease of carving that isn't available with most other materials.

Blocks are available in three primary thicknesses: 4" (standard), 5", 6" (used for carving larger birds such as a goose)

Standard size: 24" x 36"  (normally will produce between 8-11 birds)
Also available in: 9" x 12"

Low Density Dark Brown (Black) Cork is economically priced. Blocks are light in weight and very buoyant with slightly larger grains than the high density blocks. Due to its low density, it is easy to carve but does not allow for the same high degree of detail achieved with high density blocks. These low density cork blocks are used primarily for "functional" decoy makers and are therefore often used when producing decoys in large quantities.

Blocks are available in two primary thicknesses: 4" and 5”

Standard size: 24" x 36"  (normally will produce between 8-11 birds)
Also available in: 9" x 12"

Decoy Carving Kits

Decoy Carving Kits are designed to make carving easy, fun, and yet creative. Rather then begin work from a “raw” cork block, kits are prepared with “rough cut” parts and components to simplify the work and carving process. It’s the perfect and economical way to become a carver.

Kits offer a variety of species including Mallard, Bluebill, Ringneck, Woodduck, Canvasback, Pintail, and Green Wing Teal.

Kits contain the following:

• one “rough cut” body
• one “rough cut” head
• eyes
• tail
• keel (where appropriate)
• detailed instructions

For additional information, contact us or view kit packages on www.corkstore.com