A dragon for Neva

[squbrigg]

Finished carving the dragon today, made the teeth out of Holly and inserted them. I'll let Neva choose the colour to paint it, she is very much looking forward to painting the dragon herself.

Bob



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[squbrigg]

Nice work, thank you for sharing.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Nice wings, what happened to the angel to go with them? Lol Good job.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Welcome to the world of carving, enjoy your journey. It looks like you are well on your way so try new projects and tools and expand your horizons. Practice, practice, practice.

Bob

[squbrigg]

My Granddaughter Neva (8) asked if I would carve her a small dragon, for her bedroom dresser, and of course I will be happy to oblige. Granddaughters are my best and most favorite clients, they always pay up on receipt, kisses and hugs are payment enough. This little beast is carved in Basswood and...

[squbrigg]

Nice to see you posting again Paul, at the cost of a big allotment of your Gigabites. I always enjoy your posts , something to learn in each one.

Bob

[squbrigg]

I use my router usually to create a base for my pieces, it fits the bill. Why buy something when you can make it to measure. I try to use a contrasting wood to compliment the piece, and not to make it too fancy as to take attention away from the carving. Shape and texture of the base is also important,...

[squbrigg]

That's a cute carving Merle, haven't seen one like that before. great job on the painting and the carving.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Nice work Claude, any kid would enjoy having that on their dresser or bedside table. Well done.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Nice work on the dolphin, it has a nice shape and shows movement, perhaps you could display him leaping out of a wave.

Bob

[squbrigg]

I love carving Butternut, it is such a beautiful wood, with great texture and colour. Well done, keep up the good work.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Welcome to the journey into wood carving. It appears that you have some skill and ability so carve often and enjoy yourself. Share with us your journey, your successes and failures, it is how you learn. Ask questions, we may not be experts, but there is one heck of a lot of experience on this forum...

[squbrigg]

I always enjoy reading the comments when some new carver asks this question! The comments and advice vary as much as the number of carvers carving. I agree with mike Pounders, it isn't the tools that make a great carver, it is the carver. A great carver can achieve great results with just about any...

[squbrigg]

Nice to hear that you are still busy and got yourself a new saw. Enjoy it.

Bob

[squbrigg]

I was talking to Paul today in fact. He is doing okay, his eyesight is causing him trouble, but he is still carving and busy working on a beautiful Barn Owl. I'll pass on your regards and tell him you all miss him.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Making progress on the upper hull planking, changed drill bits to a slightly larger size and now the nails go in easier. Leaving the Yellowheart in the steam box longer too so it bends easier. Learn more each day, even at my age and level of experience. This side of the hull is looking more like it...

[squbrigg]

Great job on the carving JPB, my respects to Mrs. JPB and our hopes for a quick and total recovery. Medication that expensive makes me glad I was born in Canada and don't have the difficulties you Americans have.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Interesting piece, a novel approach well carried off. Great job.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Now that is a beautiful piece of carving and finishing. Well done. The finish is exceptional and I read your method with great interest.

Bob

[squbrigg]

Today I began planking the hull above the main wale, using Yellowheart wood, a bloody tough wood to be sure, hard to bend and hard to drive nails through even with pilot holes. But I believe the extra effort will be worth it.

Bob




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