Dexter, Missouri - Renowned craftsman, John Bundy, will travel from Noblesville, Indiana to Dexter, Missouri on Monday, July 18th and spend the evening at The Metro Gallery.  The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with food, beverages, and fellowship.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend this free event.

Bundy is known for his high quality collectible duck decoys that he has been creating for more than 30 years.  His ducks begin as a solid block of wood that are carved, then detailed, and painted and finished.  No two are alike.

John and Valarie Bundy and their son, Jason, have been carving the most beautiful, unique decoy carvings in the world. There is a look and a magic about Bundy Ducks that is impossible to show in a photo. Nothing compares to actually seeing one. With the unique combination of the grain of the wood, the combination of colors, stains, and the high gloss finish, each one is a piece of art which brings enjoyment to the owner.

"We carve each of them from a full size log section and “carve off everything that is not a duck”. We use a log to start from so we can actually “see the duck” while it’s still inside the log and properly align the grain pattern. In creating these carvings we attempt to show off the natural beauty of the wood by enhancing it with colored stains, which work with the growth rings, knots and unique patterns of each piece of wood, creating a one of a kind piece of art."

No two Bundy Decoys are alike, which is partly why they are so collectable. The one you purchase will be one of a kind. While there are all kinds of gift items in today’s world, there are very few that are still made from real wood and even fewer that are made right from the log. Each decoy is handled 28 times and requires many hours of hand labor per piece.

A few of Bundy's decoys are on display at The Metro Gallery.  Several more pieces will be on hand along with John. 

For more information about John Bundy's Duck Decoys click HERE.