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Newly created out of basswood. I use two tools – a Dremel mototool and a Heavy Duty Dremel no longer available(unfortunately). All simulated beads are handpainted three times with a toothpick. I assume fellow wood workers will accept this patience as the norm rather than insanity.
I was asked by one of them members to show a few moreviews and although the side view is not so flattering, it does show that the branch is actually part of the mocs. My zoom was not working so well today however I think the beading, buttons and perhaps some of the suede-like texture may have been picked up. And of course, I added a ‘before’ picture. Basswood is not actually that white, it was just the glare of the outside lighting that day.


































32 comments so far
Thuan
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posted 15 days ago
The detail in your work is incredible. I have a lot of respect for your “norm”, but I have to ask. Did you carved a piece of wood to look like a branch?
-- Thuan
Jordan
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posted 15 days ago
HI Thuan, thank you for your compliment. The branch and the moccasins are all one piece.
-- http://www.jordanstraker.com
woodworm
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posted 15 days ago
That’s fantastic carving work!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
MsDebbieP
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posted 15 days ago
this is EXTRAORDINARY.
I knew it was carved but I still had to take a double look in case it was just the branch was carved to hold the moccasins… Just amazing.
I completely, totally, 100% – LOVE THIS PIECE.
I am in awe of the skills and vision involved in this and the symbolism and sacredness of it is overwhelming.
THank you!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
toyguy
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posted 15 days ago
extremely well done…. you have some talent there my friend !
-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/
RobinM
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posted 15 days ago
I was fooled, Awesome detail!
Don "Dances with Wood" Butler
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posted 15 days ago
Unbelievable ! I visited your website and was blown away with your accomplishments.
Congratulations!
d
-- If a man says something in the forest and there's no woman to hear it, is he still wrong?
peruturner
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posted 15 days ago
Great carving and fantastic detail,well done
-- peruturner,lima peru
EzJack
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posted 15 days ago
wow
-- Ain't better or worse than any other woodpecker in the woods.
rowdy
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posted 15 days ago
I stand in awe of people like you who have the talent to do this kind of work. Marvelous!
-- Rowdy in Kechi, Kansas
roman
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posted 15 days ago
excellent
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lew
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posted 15 days ago
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto—Magnificent!!
a1Jim
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posted 15 days ago
There are not enough words to express what an excellent and amazing work of art this is. Your skills are unparalleled. Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing this wonderful carving with us.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
notottoman
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posted 15 days ago
Incredible !
-- "Even small steps makes a distance." (Shawn Phillips, musician)
mmh
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posted 15 days ago
Beautifully executed! The carving and the painting techniques are quite exquisite. Very impressive collectable art. I would proudly display such a piece in my collection. I would love to see more close-up detail of your beadwork painting, or better yet the pieces in person. What a wonderful gallery presentation they make.
I also like the concept of having a beautiful American Indian artifact without collecting the actual piece that should be preserved in a museum.
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
whitedog
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posted 15 days ago
hard to find words… it’s beautiful
-- Paul , Calfornia
Jordan
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posted 15 days ago
Thank you all for your wonderful comments, it’s really something to have your work admired by your peers. I’m sure you can all agree that no matter the quality of the project, it’s never ‘easy street’ no matter how much time or perspiration that goes into your art. Once again, thank you and the camaraderie on this website is amazing!
-- http://www.jordanstraker.com
SCOTSMAN
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posted 15 days ago
Really work of the highest order.Really a work of art worthy of any showroom art gallery or museum in the future.Very kindest regards and best wishes for your exciting future in woodworking Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
nmkidd
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posted 15 days ago
Totally awesome….......you are a truly gifted person.
-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!
knapster
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posted 15 days ago
looks absolutely stunning!
-- jk
Jimthecarver
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posted 15 days ago
You are the Man thats for sure!
-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.
Les Hastings
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posted 15 days ago
Fantastic,,,,,Jordan! Some pretty awesome work for sure. Welcome to Lumberjocks,glad you could join us!!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
mtnwild
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posted 14 days ago
WOW, you really make some cool stuff!
I like this one the best, but you’ve got some great ones.
Cool seeing your art…..............................
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
EzJack
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posted 14 days ago
I’m so glad you gave us some more pictures. Thank you.
Great work.
-- Ain't better or worse than any other woodpecker in the woods.
MsDebbieP
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posted 13 days ago
with the close-up shots, I am in even more awe than before!!!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
mikega
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posted 13 days ago
Excellent work Jordan!! I keep looking at the details trying to figure out how you got the soft look to the leather. Thanks for posting this.
-- Mike www.flickr.com/photos/paturner
Don "Dances with Wood" Butler
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posted 13 days ago
I just went back to Jordan’s website and explored more deeply.
I just have to say, I was BLOWN AWAY by the B BEAR!
Incredible work and as FUNNY as all get out.
Thanks again.
d
-- If a man says something in the forest and there's no woman to hear it, is he still wrong?
Jordan
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posted 13 days ago
Don, if you want to hear something funny – I delivered and mounted a bear on a roof in Alberta, the roof was metal and very steep and slippery, I almost couldn’t do it – however I just received a call from the new owner and he says a real bear climbed up to inspect and left it’s ‘calling card’ right beside the sculptured bear!
-- http://www.jordanstraker.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 12 days ago
hahahaaa that’s awesome!!! lol
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
patron
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posted 11 days ago
jordan ,
your work is incredible !
the texture and detailing
is amazing .
welcome to LJ’s .
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
mcoyfrog
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posted 10 days ago
That is amazing, I can’t find enough words to say how awesome this piece is.
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
mtkate
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posted 5 days ago
You mean the moccasins are in wood???? I am totally awed by this.