Wa02ger Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hello all, I am contemplating painting a few of my older pigeon shell decoys black to look like crows. 1st of all does anyone think this will work? And if so what sort of black paint should I be using to get the best finish? Eg. Matt, satin etc. Any help, advice & info welcome, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE AD Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Just put some black tights over them,saves painting them. I can assure you it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wa02ger Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Nice one, I'll give that a go and see how I get on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 You could also paint them with black poster paint. Because it's not waterproof, it will wash off in hot water. You have to be careful if it rains though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 spray them with matt black paint, works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunray Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I had a number of cheap and nasty plastic half shell pigeon decoys which I sprayed with matt black paint. I bought a few garden canes from a garden centre and mounted the black decoys on the canes so that they were about 6 inches above growing wheat. It definitely attracted some passing crows to within range of my hide. Certainly worth trying, the alternative plan for these rubbish decoys involved the recycling bin! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 You could also paint them with black poster paint. Because it's not waterproof, it will wash off in hot water. You have to be careful if it rains though. Surely you don't have HOT rain in Wales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap9387 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Surely you don't have HOT rain in Wales! He he he... this made me chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Yes it will work mate just don't make them shinny though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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