| Project by pat sherman | posted 01-15-2010 05:08 PM | 1515 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments |  |
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this woodspirit was done on cottonwood bark i found on a lake erie beach here in n.e. ohio
the bark is smooth from the water but still is very carveable.
Loren woodard is a carver i admire and this is based on his article in Carving magizine this month. his directions helped a lot in doing the eyes.
he does not have a name yet as you do not name a wood spirit until he finds a final home. then you name him and hang him in a good spot and he will protect your house from evil spirits.
enjoy . he is finished with wax.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 01-15-2010 05:20 PM
Interesting carving
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Danette Smith
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#2 posted 01-15-2010 06:12 PM
Nice job! I really like it. How big is it? Hugs…Danette
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#3 posted 01-15-2010 06:38 PM
Good job Pat, I have not tried carving these yet.
Thanks for posting
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#4 posted 01-15-2010 10:09 PM
Great job
Thanks
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#5 posted 01-15-2010 10:51 PM
looks great
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Bob Collins
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#6 posted 01-16-2010 01:27 AM
Another great carving Pat. Always admire your work.
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pat sherman
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#7 posted 01-17-2010 05:03 AM
thanks everyone. for looking.
dannie. it is 23. 5 in long and 3.5 in wide.
have done two more from the lake erie wood. will show them after i put a finish on them.
tx for the nice comments
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#8 posted 01-17-2010 06:06 AM
Wonderful piece!!
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Tom "BUG" Janos
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#9 posted 01-21-2010 11:19 PM
great carving.
at least it should have had a bit less dirt in the bark after being in the lake. That is the one thing I hate when I do them is I always use my old chisels as it dulls them so fast until you get to the meat.
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