Possibly my last.

[Josef]

Re: Possibly my last.

Thanks Kris, the timber I used was some Yellow Birch I picked up after someone had turfed it onto the sidewalk. I absolutely adore working with that timber. It has wonderful colour and grain and texture, sands nicely, polishes beautifully and cracks minimally. By far the best timber I have ever worked with.

[Josef]

Re: Possibly my last.

Thanks Dan, I think you are spot on about it being in a carver's nature to want to excel, to do better and better with each piece, to push boundaries and skill levels. Bottom line though...a happy customer.

[toycarver]

Re: Possibly my last.

Looks nice! What kind of wood did you use?

[Dan Wegiel]

Re: Possibly my last.

Hi Joe,
Your little bear turned out great! I read your other thread about being too critical, I think thats just part of being a carver, we never seem to be completely happy with our carvings. Congrats on your commision. Keep it up when you have the time my friend.
Dan

[Josef]

Re: Possibly my last.

Nice to hear from you Al, thank-you so much for the kind words. Glad you liked him. Joe.
Here are the final pics of the polished bear. Time spent- approx 10hours, expenditure- $5 sandpaper, $3-$5 coatings, $2 electricity. Sold for- $350.00

[Josef]

Re: Possibly my last.

Hello Kris, I sure hope so. I will find out this arvo when the client comes around to collect him. Joe.

[abelville]

Re: Possibly my last.

Very very nice work.

Al

[toycarver]

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The bear is very cute. The new owner will like him, I'm sure of that! Good luck on your new job too!

[Josef]

Re: Possibly my last.

Hey Roy, thanks for stopping by. I will post pics of the finished bear as soon as I finish him today or tomorrow.

[Josef]

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Too right Gene, you can't stop this bloke from carving for ever. I know I will get time somewhere along the line. Hey, I will even have a big ole factory at my disposal instaed of outside in the yard freezing my proverbials off. LOL

[Quarve]

Re: Possibly my last.

What a great job. I look forward to seeing the completed project. Best of luck in your new venture.
Roy

[gene-messer]

Re: Possibly my last.

Maybe your last for awhile .. but the old carving bug is too strong to resist forever .. very nice bear

Gene

[Josef]

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A big thank-you to all for the kind comments and encouragement. I really appreciate it. Here are some updates on 'Lost Bear'. Almost over, just a couple more coats of danish oil, a touch of white to the eyes, and a final buff with the beeswax polish. Should have him finished by tomorrow.

[uvawyo]

Re: Possibly my last.

That is a wonderful bear downright fair dinkum, Josef we will miss your posts while you are off earning

[Thor]

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A bear anyone could love....I agree with all of comments and the folks who had to have a bear.
I will look for your posts when you find time to carve again, soon I hope, as I always enjoy seeing what you're up to.