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This is a carving of Tinkerbell that I did for my “behind closed doors” project. Well things change, especially in my world. I have come up with a totally different scene in my mind for the inside of the box and am actually anxious for once to get going on it. It will take a long time to complete because now there is a turning I have to do, more marquetry, and an elaborate carving. But what I’m thinking is going to blow this tinkerbell away. I called this “Getting Dressed” because she is putting on her shoes so it gives a hint that she is getting ready. I’m not sure who puts their shoes on first, but that’s not my problem. LOL. She is a fairy and in fantasy land crazy things happen.
At anyrate, I think this carving turned out nice. I still need to sand it and I plan on putting some stain on it to highlight the detail and then put a hanger on the back. My girlfriend wants to hang it on the wall. I will post another few pics as soon as it’s done and hanging. Any and all comments are welcome.
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daltxguy
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posted 325 days ago
Well, when all you wear is a loincloth and shoes and the loincloth is already on, then I guess shoes go on next!
Seriously, you do some really nice carving and tinkerbell is no exception. Nicely done. Is that maple? Oh, I guess it is, I just spotted your keyword.
-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com
Colin
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posted 325 days ago
Nice carving, well proportioned and balanced, my only comment would be that every picture needs a frame, either carved onto the board or in addition to the picture, in this case probably something carved towards the edge to “frame” tinkerbell would be my choice.
I only comment because you asked me too, well done, thanks for posting.
-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"
Jimthecarver
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posted 325 days ago
Nice relief carving, Do you enter any of your carvings in competitions?
I’m sure you would do very well.
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roman
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posted 325 days ago
I do quite a bit of carving and its rare for me to write “Nice Carving” but…...Nice carving!
Fairy’s …..........love it!
Cheers
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CharlieM1958
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posted 325 days ago
Very nice carving. This kind of thing always amazes me, because I have a number of artistic abilities, but carving is not one of them. :-)
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pat sherman
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posted 325 days ago
nice carving. and in maple also. wow.
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TheCaver
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posted 325 days ago
Don’t tell me that I’m the only one that noticed that Tink has some awesome ‘assets’..... :)
Carving seems like one of those things that I just won’t be able to do well, so I’ve never attempted…..Excellent work!
JC
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 324 days ago
Colin, I wasn’t going to do anything frame wise because of the original intent of the piece. But you are correct and now that it is just going to be a hanging I will definitely make a frame for it and post the project completely done. Thanks everyone.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 324 days ago
Hi kolwdwrkr;
I am now looking at Tinkerbell in a whole new way! LOL
I can’t understand how I missed noticing her body before!
Maybe I was just too young.
Great work!
Lee
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Grumpy
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posted 323 days ago
Nice carving Keith.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
jSchrock
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posted 290 days ago
nice carving