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This is a wonderful piece of Walnut. I had a Walnut tree trunk for a couple of years thinking that I might carve a chair out of it. I never did and finally milled it about 3 years ago. I have been letting it dry and then I sort of forgot about it. I saw it the other day and it clicked. I had no idea what the grain was going to be like. I was pleasantly surprised. There is some nice figure in the grain and some great coloring. And I love how the shape turned out. This is a pretty large heart and makes quite a statement. Especially with the color contrast on a light colored wall. I carved a little ripple in the tail that adds to the whimsical feel to the piece.
I draw the heart on the wood, cut it out with a jig saw, ruff it out with a chain saw, finish grinding the shape with an angle grinder, then sand with a random orbit sander. Finished with Ace brand Premium Enamel in a spray can and buffed out.

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It measures 33" tall x 16" wide x 2" thick

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Walnut is a beautiful wood indeed and this one os realy nicely shaped.
 

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Beautiful work. Awesome wood.
 

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Sweet design and the most beautiful grain!!
 

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Incredible Bold Statement :: Grand piece of Stunning Timber :: Great Vision and thats some process to go through but what a Lovely Finnish. Very Good.
 

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Beautiful! I love the how the grain pattern turned out!
 

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Beautiful wood grain - looks like a butterfly at the bottom. I can only hope that the walnut trees in my back yard have such beautiful grain. Thanks for sharing!
 

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I always said you had a big heart, Wiz. Beautiful wood…. and the heart displays that well. One of these days when I win the lotto, it would be cool to have a whole wall full of your carved hearts. Quite a display!
 

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That sure is a beautiful piece of walnut, and an excellent job on the carving. Love the finish too.

You are a true Craftsman.

Bob.
 

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Thank you all so much. I appreciate your very kind words! It means a lot!!

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I'm glad there was a photo with your hand in it. I looked at the first picuture and was thinking it was 6-8 inches. Holy cow, this is a great piece. Great job.
 

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Really nice and smooth and flowing design
 

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Always love your work so Beautiful
 
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