Folk Nativity, Figure #9

[Arthur C.]

I recommend you get a miniature Schnauzer or a Jack Russell terrier...either one and you will have a rat killing machine, no poison required and no rotting corpses where you can't get to them.

[Arthur C.]

Good one, Denny! I like the details, buttoned cuff, wristwatch, etc. I'm a big fan of backscratchers anyway...when my kids were young, my daughters would scratch their daddy's back, but now I'm on my own!

[Arthur C.]

Ray and Bill, that was posted over four years ago..I don't know what happened to the image...not sure which carving it was, but I suspect it was this one:
Thanks for your interest!...

[Arthur C.]

I agree with you, Claude...nothing to be gained by being cryptic, in my opinion.

[Arthur C.]

Seems like I saw that on YouTube...have you tried there?

[Arthur C.]

Bob, that reminded me of something from about five years ago. I had a tree to be cut up, and a young family man in the neighborhood quoted me a price of $300...I countered with a figure of $250, which he agreed to. After he was through and it was time to pay him, he did such a good job, cleanly and...

[Arthur C.]

Cottonwood, in a small business I owned before retirement, from time to time I would misfigure a job, or run into installation problems, either of which would result in a loss. In every case, I would bite the bullet and honor my quote without hesitation. I looked on it as a matter of integrity and professionalism....

[Arthur C.]

Another good one, Merle! I've seen similar dog toppers with the leather for hanging inserted through a hole in the mouth, made to look like the dog was holding it in his teeth....

[Arthur C.]

Nice carving, Bob. Skin tone and eyes are really well done.

[Arthur C.]

I'll try again;
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[Arthur C.]

Always good to have faces to put with the names! Thanks for posting, Herb.

[Arthur C.]

This is figure 9 of 16, so I'm over half way there. This angel is placed to the left rear of the manger, mounted on a 12" dowel. She measures about 9.5" from wing-tip to toe. Her banner is made from sheet aluminum painted a metallic brown with gold painted lettering. ...

[Arthur C.]

Very well done, Millard. A carving to be proud of.

[Arthur C.]

Cute idea, Joe! Looks like a fun project...those little hinges can be a bear!

[Arthur C.]

On further reflection, considering how some of the stuff I carve comes out, I may start signing them "Anonymous" and the date...

[Arthur C.]

I use a fine tip permanent marker to sign my last name and the year. I don't think initials or a stylized logo will be recognized by someone years down the road, and I'd like to believe my carvings will still be around and appreciated then...a pipe dream, maybe, but that's my fantasy, and it's free...

[Arthur C.]

I personally don't consider this spam if all profits go to such a good cause. Very admirable effort....

[Arthur C.]

Very ambitious project, Clayton! Looks like it'll be satisfying to complete. Keep up the good work!

[Arthur C.]

I use a piece of the waffle rubber mat under my bench hook to keep it from moving sideways...it helps quite a bit, but I still have to re-position the hook every now and then.

[Arthur C.]

Welcome aboard, Carvinglady! Maybe you can teach us "good, if not great" carvers something. We're always happy to learn here!