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This is my first attempt at a carving. Carving proved to be difficult for me. Using walnut with some figure in it wasn't the smartest idea either. I knew that going into the project but did it anyway. I don't have a good eye for 3-D and can barely write my name legibly. I got the picture of this bear out of a carving book which was very helpful.

The carving will be inset in the headboard of a bed I'm making. The outside edge is stained with ebony to give the carving some contrast.

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Nice carving will make a beautiful headboard!!!!!
 

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As I can see it, you are you're own worst critic. It is not bad at all for a first attempt, it has a folk art feel to it and is just fine. It is not necessary for a perfect, life-like result when carving. I am sure it will look great when added to the bed.

I am over feeling embarrassed of my past projects that do not exhibit the skill I have today. Each project was a mile stone in my journey and is a display of what I knew at that time. I love looking back on my early projects as I can still recall the challenges each presented me with and the lessons I learned from them.

I think your off to a great start with carving and, by the high craftsmanship of your other work, I think you were ready to step into a new challenge.

Great work, kudos for taking the risk of trying something new, and thanks for sharing with the rest of us!
 

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For a first attempt, impressive. I will love to see the finished headboard.
 

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Can't wait to see this in the headboard! The carving looks great.
 

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Very Nice Work indeed! Thanks For Sharing!

Rick
 

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I wish my first attempt at any new woodworking skill came out so nice! Todd's comments above are very appropriate and like others, I can't wait to see the finished bed/headboard.

Thanks for sharing.

Bill in MI
 

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Beautiful wood and great carving. It will make the headboard more interesting. Impressive for a first.
 
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