First 'sort of' commission

[RPA]

We took down a multi stem cypress and a yew recently. Both where to be logged for the customer, being stupid I offered to do a bench in the cypress in exchange for the yew timber

 

Didnt have as much time on it as I would have liked but the customer was happy!

 

Did the 4' mush for a customer last month. Used it to 'decorate' our stand at a local show the other week and now have to do another 2 of the bloody things!

 

Also pic of an Owl I did foc for a local school in their 'wild' area

[DN22 Gardening]

love the mushroom.

 

we've got some 4' dia h/chestnut, i might have a go at one.

 

never carved before, so it might be a case of 'bigger is easier'

[likeitorlumpit]

Loving the way you've curved over the trunk under the owl- looks fantastic like icing on a cake

[janey]

Your stump bench is really good. I hope your customers are very happy with it; I know I would be

[Ginja]

:thumbup:That's ace Janey.

[easy-lift guy]

First class. How will you weather proof the finish product?

elg

[RPA]

First class. How will you weather proof the finish product?

elg

 

Thanx

 

A friend of my better half has recommended a teak/linseed oil mix. Trying that at the moment. Any colour can be done by just adding an oil based dye to the 2nd/3rd coat.

 

Dont know how it will work out yet.