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Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:50 pm
by Carver
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.
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:55 pm
by Mags
Wish I had talent for that. Awesome!
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:57 pm
by Vaquero
Very nice. And
Ditto what Mags said.
RP
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:39 pm
by markiver54
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!
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:04 pm
by Ernie
Wonderful work
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:09 pm
by RanchRoper
Well done. I think a Henry 1860 would make a nice carving...just sayin'
The bear looks great though, thanks for sharing.
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:54 pm
by ESquared
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!
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:34 pm
by Carver
Thanks all for the comments its nice to share,I will be showing this piece in May at a local show.
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:01 pm
by markiver54
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!!
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:27 pm
by JEBar
Carver wrote:I will be showing this piece in May at a local show.
beautifully done .... what are your long range plans for it ..
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:26 am
by BrokenolMarine
Very nice piece. I love these pieces and always wanted one. We were on vacation in Gatlinburg TN and I watched a carver for more than an hour work on a very nice totem there. The gift shops there are filled with amazing work at stunning prices... Or... Stunning work at amazing prices. Excellent job.
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:00 am
by Carver
Long range plans, I really don’t have any I really just use carving as a hobby that I enjoy. I was showing quite bit. So now I only go to one show in Colo Springs and then bring them home and put them somewhere in the house, getting full. The wife told me I should be carving smaller pieces or do relief that can be hung on the wall.
Re: Bear finished at last
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:13 am
by markiver54
Carver wrote:Long range plans, I really don’t have any I really just use carving as a hobby that I enjoy. I was showing quite bit. So now I only go to one show in Colo Springs and then bring them home and put them somewhere in the house, getting full. The wife told me I should be carving smaller pieces or do relief that can be hung on the wall.
Just put an addition on the house, then carve away!
If ya run out of space though....oh...I won't go there
