Wooden Ducks
Painted wooden ducks, riding the duck trend, cut from boards and sold as decor and gifts
Video published Aug 29, 2026 by WhosTheVoss
Startup cost: Low startup cost (box-store lumber and a few beginner power tools) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
WhosTheVoss · I built one for my wife, then sold 56 more. ↗
What It Is
You cut, sand and paint chunky wooden ducks, a trend he links to people 'ducking' Jeeps and hiding ducks on cruise ships, and sell them as decor and gifts.
The Pitch
He says he built one for his wife and then sold 56 more, and that a batch of 12 costs $23.52 and sells for $45 each, over $400 for about three hours' work even after paint.
Who It’s Best For
Beginners who enjoy painting and want a fun, trendy product.
The Truth (as we see it)
Trend products can fade quickly, so don't build too much stock. Sales mostly come through Facebook Marketplace, local pickup and Etsy, so you'll need to photograph, list and hand over orders. His profit maths leaves out your time, tool wear and fees unless stated. He gives his plans away free on his website.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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