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This is something different I tried when between projects. I saw photos of flowers done by Pat Sherman
and Cathy Krumrei and asked how they were made. Both ladies willingly gave me information and then I downloaded Cathy’s book “FOREVER FLOWERS” and found this an easy to follow guide to creating flowers.
Made from a bit of green or semi green stick, a bit of paint and your imagination and you can create something
that makes a good present. Easy to make a dozen flowers while having a cuppa break.
These wooden flowers were new in our area and soon started to sell allowing me to buy more tools, every
woodworkers dream. For those that are interested, the book “FOREVER FLOWERS” can be purchased from
http://TheCarversCorner.com.
There are many ways to display these flowers. Pic 2. A blackwood background (any wood can be used) a piece of tree branch, flowers and two hand carved butterflies. (Butterflies can be purchased from a hobby shop if different type wanted.)
Pic. 3. A free standing arrangement or can be wall mounted. Let the imagination run free..
Bob.
-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.
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10 comments so far
jjohn
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posted 163 days ago
Very nice. is it shavings glued together. That would be my guess.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 163 days ago
Bob,
This is beautiful. They are so realistic. I can see why they sell so well.
Thanks for sharing.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Bob Collins
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posted 163 days ago
Hi JJohn, thats what I thought when I first saw them. I was curious enough to ask about them.
I think both Cathy and Pat are members here, they could explain better. I found Cathy’s book was easy to follow.
Hi Scott, I only hope the novelty doesn’t wear off. Need more tools.
-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.
pat sherman
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posted 163 days ago
well bob you did real well with the flowers. and guys they are shaved from a tree branch. lot of fun. a bit of spray paint and viola. flowers. add a wire or a skewer for a stem and yo ugot a spray of flowers.
bob was a good student.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 163 days ago
magnificent!!
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GaryK
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posted 163 days ago
They look fantastic to me!
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John Gray
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posted 163 days ago
VERY NICE!!! Where can you but the book? FOUND IT: http://www.thecarverscorner.com/foreverflowers.html
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ND2ELK
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posted 163 days ago
Beautiful flowers. Very nicely done. Thanks for posting.
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Cathy Krumrei
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posted 162 days ago
Bob, I’m so happy that your flowers were a big hit! Always fun to sale something you created. It’s amazing how people can’t believe they are made from wood..till they touch them! Thanks Bob for posting your beautiful flowers!
-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com
Bob Collins
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posted 162 days ago
Thaks again to all above. The book “FOREVER FLOWERS” had fully explained and easy to follow instructions. Even a mere male could do them.
-- Bob C, Australia. I smile all the time because I dont really know whats going on.