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Published: 2007-11-26 01:35:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 4499; Favourites: 95; Downloads: 81
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This was carved from a white pine post that was given to me. It was done more than a month ago - It was submitted to local gallerie. The wood grain is beautiful!Related content
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Nice work. I love seeing the close-ups of each section. It lets you see more of the details.
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Gorgeous! I agree with your wood grain comment completely.
I love the skull detail, and I'm amazed that the coloring is natural.
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Looks great, I dig the skull on top and the little guy in the big guy's mouth.
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This is lovely. Was the whiteness of the wood of the skull section natural?
Also, in line with TheBeigeKnight's comment, what type of wood do you most enjoy? What's the most exotic wood you've worked with?
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Yes the light areas are natural with Walnut and Mahogany colored stains. I have carved MANY types of wood - its hard to say what the most "exotic" was - maybe 10,000 year old petrified wood from New Zealand. I really enjoy carving Walnut and Cherry.
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Wow! Was the species of that millenniums-old wood identifiable? That's amazing! I know reclaiming is big business but darn, that wood must've been some extra-pricey wood-turned-stone! Or was it actually stone-like at that point?
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It was more stone-like, than wood. No idea what type of wood it was. I got it from my brother, that got from a guy, that got it from someone else. Used rotary tools and stone carving techniques.
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I see. That's pretty neat! I remember watching some show on PBS recently where this fellow went to South Africa to claim an old dying Pink Ivory tree for use in his bowl-making. Wood is a fascinating medium, to be sure! Nice talking to you.
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One of my favorite pieces from you so far... I LOVE IT!
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So what is the difference between pine and walnut? or any wood for that matter? I'm very curious, I would like to get into some wood carving myself, but I don't know where to begin.
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Every wood is different. Hard, soft, holds detail, chips easily - all of these things can only be learned first hand. I always suggest using Basswood if you are just beginning. It is a very popular wood that can be found at most hobby stores. It holds a lot of detail and is easy to carve.
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Thank you, I appreciate the advice.
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I'm guessing you get paid for this? How on earth did you get such an awesome job?
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This is still a hobby - a hobby that pays for itself. Most of my pieces are for sale so if interetsed please contact me. Thanks
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haha, even though they do look cool, I don't think i want one in my room
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on that note, how much for this piece or one like it? your work is truly outstanding and inspiring. gonna break out the dremel over the holidays i think.
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Nice detail, and yes, the grain's lovely.
I love the skull ^_^
Keep 'em coming, I enjoy all your pieces.
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