unfinished westie

Nice work and good sediment .

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Very nice. My daughter and her three kids have a Westie and that is one great dog. Good work and I am sure that your friend really enjoy it. What kind of wood did you use?

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

I used aspen and walnut.Ebenizing the walnut for the eyes and nose. The ears I used box elder

Looks awesome! My wife and I have a 3 year old westie and my grandma has a 10 year old one. Any chance you can pass a copy of the plans?

-- Patrick, Tonawanda, NY

Plans or pattern is available from Kathy Wise site. She does wonders with dog patterns

Nice work. Great detailing. What wood did you use for the face and how did you keep it so WHITE?

I have a friend who has two westies and have been meaning to supriser her, using this pattern, but want to be sure I use a white wood without staining, if possible.

-- Jack Labor - Elmwood Intarsia - Artistry In Wood

I guess I have to answer with a point that many did not catch. I called it UNFINISHED WESTIE. That should have given it away. The picture was taken before a finish was put on it. I use spray laquer on my projects. If you put no more than 2 coats of finish on it , it should remain fairly white. I’ve been told that holly is the whitest of the woods, but I’ve not been able to find it for purchase. Until then I stick to aspen.