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Turkey Foot Cane - attached to shaft

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Turkey Foot Cane - attached to shaft

Here is the process I used to attach the carved turkey foot to a bark-on shaft. I am not sure what type of wood the shaft is, but I selected it for the interesting bark it has. I have used this type before and the bark stays attached and has interesting colors and textures. The trick is to make a nice transition between it and the carving, trying to make it flow, nut just a carving stuck on top of a stick. I used wooden dowels and Titebond glue to join the carving to the stick. After the glue dried overnight, I used gouges and a knife to carve both the stick and the foot to make sure I had nothing sticking out. I also tried to match it better to the crevices on the stick.
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I used QuikWood to fill in any gaps and to sculpt. This is an epoxy putty that comes in a tube; you cut off a slice and knead it to mix the center and outer coating together and it sets up pretty quick. I use a knife and a pointy stick to sculpt it and texture it to match the bark and help it adhere to the carved part as it firmed up.

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After it dried, I used gesso to prime it and give my acrylic paints something to stick to.

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Then it is just a matter of painting it to match and blend with the colors of the bark. It helps to let it dry between coats and it does take a little patience to get it to match and look just right. But you can end up with something that fools the eye quite well. I built the thing and I can't swear for sure exactly where the joint is! Thanks for looking!

Wood Plant Trunk Twig Hardwood

Gesture Wood Plant Fashion accessory Twig
 

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Turkey Foot Cane - attached to shaft

Here is the process I used to attach the carved turkey foot to a bark-on shaft. I am not sure what type of wood the shaft is, but I selected it for the interesting bark it has. I have used this type before and the bark stays attached and has interesting colors and textures. The trick is to make a nice transition between it and the carving, trying to make it flow, nut just a carving stuck on top of a stick. I used wooden dowels and Titebond glue to join the carving to the stick. After the glue dried overnight, I used gouges and a knife to carve both the stick and the foot to make sure I had nothing sticking out. I also tried to match it better to the crevices on the stick.
Light Wood Orange Wood stain Red


I used QuikWood to fill in any gaps and to sculpt. This is an epoxy putty that comes in a tube; you cut off a slice and knead it to mix the center and outer coating together and it sets up pretty quick. I use a knife and a pointy stick to sculpt it and texture it to match the bark and help it adhere to the carved part as it firmed up.

Finger Drink Bottle Luggage and bags Bag


After it dried, I used gesso to prime it and give my acrylic paints something to stick to.

Table Wood Art Artifact Natural material


Then it is just a matter of painting it to match and blend with the colors of the bark. It helps to let it dry between coats and it does take a little patience to get it to match and look just right. But you can end up with something that fools the eye quite well. I built the thing and I can't swear for sure exactly where the joint is! Thanks for looking!

Wood Plant Trunk Twig Hardwood

Gesture Wood Plant Fashion accessory Twig
I think it's gonna all blend in nicely. Way kool, Mike.
 

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Turkey Foot Cane - attached to shaft

Here is the process I used to attach the carved turkey foot to a bark-on shaft. I am not sure what type of wood the shaft is, but I selected it for the interesting bark it has. I have used this type before and the bark stays attached and has interesting colors and textures. The trick is to make a nice transition between it and the carving, trying to make it flow, nut just a carving stuck on top of a stick. I used wooden dowels and Titebond glue to join the carving to the stick. After the glue dried overnight, I used gouges and a knife to carve both the stick and the foot to make sure I had nothing sticking out. I also tried to match it better to the crevices on the stick.
Light Wood Orange Wood stain Red


I used QuikWood to fill in any gaps and to sculpt. This is an epoxy putty that comes in a tube; you cut off a slice and knead it to mix the center and outer coating together and it sets up pretty quick. I use a knife and a pointy stick to sculpt it and texture it to match the bark and help it adhere to the carved part as it firmed up.

Finger Drink Bottle Luggage and bags Bag


After it dried, I used gesso to prime it and give my acrylic paints something to stick to.

Table Wood Art Artifact Natural material


Then it is just a matter of painting it to match and blend with the colors of the bark. It helps to let it dry between coats and it does take a little patience to get it to match and look just right. But you can end up with something that fools the eye quite well. I built the thing and I can't swear for sure exactly where the joint is! Thanks for looking!

Wood Plant Trunk Twig Hardwood

Gesture Wood Plant Fashion accessory Twig
Fantastic job of blending!
 

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Turkey Foot Cane - attached to shaft

Here is the process I used to attach the carved turkey foot to a bark-on shaft. I am not sure what type of wood the shaft is, but I selected it for the interesting bark it has. I have used this type before and the bark stays attached and has interesting colors and textures. The trick is to make a nice transition between it and the carving, trying to make it flow, nut just a carving stuck on top of a stick. I used wooden dowels and Titebond glue to join the carving to the stick. After the glue dried overnight, I used gouges and a knife to carve both the stick and the foot to make sure I had nothing sticking out. I also tried to match it better to the crevices on the stick.
Light Wood Orange Wood stain Red


I used QuikWood to fill in any gaps and to sculpt. This is an epoxy putty that comes in a tube; you cut off a slice and knead it to mix the center and outer coating together and it sets up pretty quick. I use a knife and a pointy stick to sculpt it and texture it to match the bark and help it adhere to the carved part as it firmed up.

Finger Drink Bottle Luggage and bags Bag


After it dried, I used gesso to prime it and give my acrylic paints something to stick to.

Table Wood Art Artifact Natural material


Then it is just a matter of painting it to match and blend with the colors of the bark. It helps to let it dry between coats and it does take a little patience to get it to match and look just right. But you can end up with something that fools the eye quite well. I built the thing and I can't swear for sure exactly where the joint is! Thanks for looking!

Wood Plant Trunk Twig Hardwood

Gesture Wood Plant Fashion accessory Twig
Neat, nice job
 

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