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This is the first of my wildlife series carvings – it started out the project of building myself a bar with a wildlife theme. I carved this with the help of my father who clearly believed it was out of my league, until we pulled it off.
The pattern entitled “High Point Ridge” is a Lora S. Irish pattern (http://www.carvingpatterns.com) modified slightly to fit the scale of the panel.
Relief is about ½” depth, carving is done by hand using 18th century cast steel antique tools. Detail is burned in. Tinting is acrylic paint – finish is shellac sealer with Waterlox tung oil varnish finish.
Material solid 5/4” walnut backed by cross planks to avoid any movement – EVER … these are thick with the batons in place. They float within the framework that creates a bar front.
More Artisans of the Valley Wildlife Carvings:
http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Wildlife_Carving_Package.pdf
-- Eric M. Saperstein, Master Craftsman www.artisansofthevalley.com
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stefang
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posted 50 days ago
Definitely a wow on this one Eric. Beautifully done. You really should do more of this kind of thing. I can’t tell you how much I like it. The whole bar and all the carving is just amazing.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Pdub
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Awesome looking bar! The carving is Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.
Larry
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As stated – that is awesome – it just amazes me how much talent you folks have. Looking at this and some of your other work – you are a very talented person. Keep it up!!
-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry
WoodyWoodWrecker
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posted 50 days ago
To get any cravings that look half as good, I would have to use a CNC machine. Unfortunatly, I don’t have one.
-- I always have tomorrow to stop procrastinating. WoodyWoodWrecker
ghazard
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Holy smokes! That is an incredible set up. The carvings are stunning. Well done.
Greg
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glynn
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posted 47 days ago
that looks great mate keep on carvin
-- jim nevada
mtkate
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posted 47 days ago
The ram really pops out at you.
ND2ELK
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posted 46 days ago
Very impressive carvings and bar. You do some beautiful work. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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savannah505
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posted 45 days ago
Very impressed!!!
-- Dan Wiggins
a1Jim
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posted 45 days ago
Looks good Eric
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon