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Bear finished at last

Post by Carver » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:50 pm

My latest project finished at last l have been working on this piece for about a year along with several others. This piece was carved from a burl “don’t know what kind of wood “. But very difficult to carve. It stands about 2 ft tall and weighs about 60 lbs. The claws are made from Tagus Nut that grows in South America, also known as vegetable ivory. This is a one piece carving.
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by Mags » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:55 pm

Wish I had talent for that. Awesome!
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by Vaquero » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:57 pm

Very nice. And
Ditto what Mags said.

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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by markiver54 » Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:39 pm

Very nice Carver! You have the patience of a saint!
My late father-in-law carved also. We have several much smaller pieces he did up at our cabin. Will try to post some pics if I can remember when we go there this year, in the mean time, I hope you continue your beautiful work!
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by Ernie » Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:04 pm

Wonderful work
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:09 pm

Well done. I think a Henry 1860 would make a nice carving...just sayin'

The bear looks great though, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by ESquared » Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:54 pm

Fantastic work! Hard to think of the time, patience and creativity. An heirloom for sure.

Thanks for sharing it with us, and show us more!
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by Carver » Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:34 pm

Thanks all for the comments its nice to share,I will be showing this piece in May at a local show.
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by markiver54 » Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:01 pm

Carver wrote:Thanks all for the comments its nice to share,I will be showing this piece in May at a local show.
And show worthy it is!!
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Re: Bear finished at last

Post by JEBar » Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:27 pm

Carver wrote:I will be showing this piece in May at a local show.
beautifully done .... what are your long range plans for it .. :?:
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