JerseyGirl
Love to carve
Last Activity: Today, 01:33 PM
Joined: 11-07-2020
Location: Northeast US
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Great job on the painting! I like to dip my carvings into boiled Linseed oil prior to painting (I prefer to paint wet as it helps with color bleeding). Painting is a journey… and you will probably try many different things over time (google about blending acrylics as it’s a cool way to paint).... -
Awww. Made me smile, Joe. Lots of personality and great detail. The base is also beautiful....Leave a comment:
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See if there are any UK Facebook wood carver groups and ask for local recommendations. I tried e-Bay early on and the wood was terrible. Craft-store wood is also horrible. I buy in bulk directly from a sawmill here in the US (http://www.loesshillssawmill.com) and I don’t mind paying a bit more...Leave a comment:
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I think it’s lovely and look forward to seeing it finished!...Leave a comment:
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Beautiful!Leave a comment:
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Nice way to “save” your carving. He made me smile… so no longer creepy. But I can identify with the creep factor… I have to hide those in the back of the shelf.Leave a comment:
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Thank you! Painting continues to be a journey for me… and it takes fuh-ever!...Leave a comment:
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It’s called being kissed by a knife. I use a leather-lined Kevlar glove that I reinforce with vetape. Saved my butt many times. Also be sure to protect your lap when you carve. I sometimes use a wood cutting board or my vegetable bin “lapshop”. One slip and you can sever a femoral artery....Leave a comment:
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I think you are skilled enough already for that! Look forward to seeing them....Leave a comment:
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Modern gnome dude
I was in Aspen, CO last month and wanted to try a more modern gnome. I had grander plans for the beard (will wood burn next time before painting) and I need to improve my shoes (a stumbling block for me). But he makes me smile all the same. He’s 1 x 1 x 3 inches. Thanks for looking!
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Very cute. I like his chubbie cheeks....Leave a comment:
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Sorry I missed this one. It’s beautiful!...Leave a comment:
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4ND3R5 GREAT movement… thanks for sharing it and for inspiring us!...Leave a comment:
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Sounds like torture… but you made the best of it and the carving sure is beautiful!...Leave a comment:
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Beautiful!Leave a comment:
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Excellent carvings! Did you come up with the design yourself, too?...Leave a comment:
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