abercarver
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Sounds like you could go into business making these, maybe ask around and get a few done... ...certainly let me know if you get any on the lathe as youd have a buyer. Sounds like it the work of the underground carvers..
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Cheers woodcrafter..im trying to find something for the eyes as black paint doesn't really do much..so ill defo look our for that one
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Many thanks friars...I think he's heavier but then again I was completely K.O'd at the end. It was the biggest piece I had around and thought...bugger it, its now or never....
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Well, 2 short days, (1st day marking out and block carving, 2nd day detailing and staining) My first attempt ended up as fire wood so don't worry. This time I took smaller cuts out of it so not to ruin it and took 90% of the time marking it out...
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Nice one! Love the effect...I must have a go at an owl one day..
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Looking Good :-) Did you use a burner for the effect?
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Heres my 2nd attempt. Ive used wood stain to finish the product..
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Anyone know who has an eye making/burning tool for sale or were I can buy one from? cheers all
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Thanks for all the advice guys, iv gone with a stain finish and will further protect it after..having panic guessed the colour I think it went well and looks good..pics to follow later :-)
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Thanks for the link...will certainly take up that offer! Nice one
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Was thinking that but I havent a burner and previous experience I prefer a brush :-) But thanks Steve
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Hi all, Anyone recommend a good finish for a carved brown/black bear. Looking through wood stains etc and was seeing if anyone has used any and which colours would go well. (For the fur, that is) cheers
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iv roughly marked it out, then block cut it, finishing it with flap discs and dremel :-)
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Axe splitting, just need to shape the handle a little more and then give it a few coats.
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Reading through the tips, all are super..going back to the fixing a carving whilst working on it (instead of using feet & hands) I read people use work benches but has anyone a scissor jack if you know what I mean?
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Many Thanks for your advice dervish :-) :-)
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Many thanks wisewood. A few more and I should be doing ok. Great advise, might try that, thought id jump in at the deep end and try something mad
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This afternoon I thought id have a go at a bear on some easy scots pine. Isn't finished yet but planning to do the usual welcome sign held on to. Not sure how to carry it on from here so some advice would help. Especially on the arms and hands. Its slightly out of proportion but all good practice. Iv only done mushrooms in the past so thought id try something more challenging:001_smile:
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Hi all, Im interested in going to woodfest in Wales, I can only do Friday though, Is Friday still a good day to go as usually everything happens at shows on the Saturday and Sunday? cheers all
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Like one guy said to me, 'There crackin are them' In my eyes im sure he meant, Brill!!! nice work :-)
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Well done woodcrafter.....looked very popular with all those people around! Nice work
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Sorry I cant help with your question, but I just wanted to say let us know how you get on woodcrafter :-)
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First go at breaking away from mushrooms
abercarver replied to Azza's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
looking ace!! Once smoothed over and some little detailing people will be looking twice! Good job -
cracking job. Id leave the bark on...on do and they seem to do well as it gives it more of a natural look
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Super! Think that's my read sorted...rest those aching limbs
