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AMERICAN WOODCOCK

Project by dlcarver posted 570 days ago 235 views 1 time favorited 7 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Made out of basswood, this bird depicts a scene that most hunters encounter sometime in their hunting experiences. I decided early on when creating this piece that I would only make a Limited Edition of 27. I am now working on Number 23 of 27. He measures life-size about 7” long tip of tail to tip of beak. Painted with acrylics then finished with several coats of satin varnish…. he has glass eyes.
THANKS FOR VIEWING!

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com


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wpreman

1486 posts in 591 days


posted 570 days ago

I really admire your attention to detail. Another nice piece!

-- Bill, Florida

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Scott Bryan

20080 posts in 701 days


posted 570 days ago

Hi Dave,

This is another nice carving. The details are simply stunning. I cannot imagine the patience it would take to color in the details as you have.

Out of curiosity do you number and sign each one of your carvings?

Nicely done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 570 days ago

A beautiful bird carving, you’re a very skillful painter.

Woodcocks dive through the air at real high speeds, & make a funny sound.

Some people actually hunt this bird, it must take an awful lot of them to make a meal.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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ND2ELK

6065 posts in 653 days


posted 570 days ago

Hi Dave

Exquisite detail! Beautiful job as always. Thank for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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DAN

6402 posts in 862 days


posted 570 days ago

beautiful piece. you have very steady hands.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Lee A. Jesberger

3709 posts in 858 days


posted 569 days ago

Hi David;

Another work of art coming from you!

You must spend a lot of time on these.

Very nice.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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john

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posted 556 days ago

I,m kind of a bird lover myself and these are very beautiful looking works of art . Nice job !!!!

-- John in Belgrave http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

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