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Hummingbird Relief, carved for my Granddaughter

Project by Dick, & Barb Cain posted 378 days ago 555 views 0 times favorited 27 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My Granddaughter was such a fan of my carvings, I couldn’t resist carving things for her.

I’ve done quite a few carvings like this, which is kind of rare for me, but I made them as gifts.

I love Hummingbirds, they’re so feisty, & fun to watch.

I even taught a carving class of beginning carvers using this pattern.

My students all did a fine job with this, so I think its a pretty good beginners project.

I love this one in Black Walnut. I guess because its my favorite carving wood.

The size is about 6” x 8”

This was done in 1993.

Here's some more Hummers!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1


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lew

4411 posts in 634 days


posted 378 days ago

Gorgeous looking project! I am sure she loves it!

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 378 days ago

Thank you lew!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Mark A. DeCou

1533 posts in 1284 days


posted 378 days ago

you are such an inspiration Mr. Cain.

Do you still teach carving classes? I remember when I was a kid my dad used to go one evening a week and teach carving classes. It was fun to see the things they did in class.

M

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 378 days ago

Thank you Mark.

No, I haven’t done this for quite awhile now.

The organization that sponsored it, quit doing so.

It was fun, but it takes a lot of time preparing for a class.

It’s much more fun, just enjoying my own time to myself.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Lee A. Jesberger

3709 posts in 858 days


posted 378 days ago

That’s some very nice work Dick;

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could make a living with carving like these?

I’d sign up!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 378 days ago

Thanks Lee!

I think there’s a lot of starving artists out there.<(:O)#

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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SCOTSMAN

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posted 378 days ago

Pure nectar Dick beautiful I am ashamed to say I have never seen a real humming bird but I suppose I’m not too old lol well done again to both of you regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 378 days ago

Thank you Alistair.

They’re so fast you can’t even see them fly past you,

but the noise from their wings is something else.

We were using about 10 pounds of sugar a week making nectar for them.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Grumpy

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posted 378 days ago

Very nice piece of carving Dick. Lucky grandaughter.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 378 days ago

Very nice! I really like how you left the carving gouge marks. Thanks for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

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brianinpa

1363 posts in 601 days


posted 378 days ago

Another beautiful piece. I wish I had the patience and steadiness to undertake a carving project.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 377 days ago

You really have these down, Dick. Beautiful!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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MsDebbieP

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posted 377 days ago

the sound of a wee little hummingbird.. it sounds like a helicopter hovering by your ear. whoomp whoomp whoomp

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Diane

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posted 377 days ago

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jockmike2

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posted 377 days ago

So beautiful Dick and the great thing about it is it will be here for a long long time for your granddaughter to tell her children about her Grandpa that used to carve so lovingly for her. God Bless Dick and Barb.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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griff

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posted 377 days ago

Beautiful carving Mr Cain.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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sharad

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posted 377 days ago

Just last week I bought a small set of carving tools and two of your beautiful carvings were seen on the LJ. This inspires me to start somewhere. Very nice carvings Dick & Barb Cain.
Sharad

-- patanjali

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 377 days ago

I want to thank all of you for the wonderful comments.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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MrWoody

279 posts in 653 days


posted 377 days ago

Wonderful carving Dick. It is very similar to a water colour my son did for us.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

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rikkor

11338 posts in 753 days


posted 376 days ago

I do admire your talents Dick.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 376 days ago

Thank you, MrWoody!

And you too, rikkor!!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Tom "BUG" Janos

128 posts in 359 days


posted 358 days ago

beautiful piece she is sure to like it.

-- Bug from Minnesota

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 358 days ago

Thank you “BUG”!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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ERICSFISHIN

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posted 331 days ago

absolutely beautiful! I am going to start one tonight for my mom. I am looking for som type of pattern but if not I will just scetch one. Great work!

-- Eric J. Walsh www.walshlures.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 331 days ago

Thank you Eric!

I just added a link for a pattern.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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dustygirl

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posted 331 days ago

Your granddaughter is so lucky Dick.Beautiful workmanship.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 331 days ago

Thank you Dustygirl!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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