Joe's playboy compass

[joepaulbutler]

Saw a pencil sketch of the on the internet, author unknown. Didn't want my knives to get rust so I thought I would put it to some wood. 4" x 6" basswood, tried something different for the background, Put a steel wool pad in a cup of white vinegar, it is supposed to give a weather wood look,...

[joepaulbutler]

I would call it a fine bunch of Flat Plain boys...

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That is one relaxed-looking carving, well done herb

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks, Ed, You just stuck a new arrow in my quiver

[joepaulbutler]

Any more of the pesky things aimed at you?...

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When Dad told me< he was going to take me to the woodpile, it didn't turn out this good. . . .Fine job

[joepaulbutler]

If I remember right???? you said the was to be auctioned off----the auctioneer will have to use it for a club to beat people away until it is sold.

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks, Bob, It's funny my son say it use to cover-up mistakes

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks for the info, more info always useful

[joepaulbutler]

Like your carving, and without communications, where would we be?...

[joepaulbutler]

Boy, to be back and making chips has got to feel good, especially turning something like this out!

Curious, how did the wood take to a knife, or was power carving?

[joepaulbutler]

Glen & Herb, Thanks for your kind comments

Will do a relief carving next. Something kind of whimsical. maybe just some easy carving

[joepaulbutler]

I bet you had fun in geometry class

[joepaulbutler]

Sappy, Thank You
Bill, Thank You
Herb, Thank You
Merle, Thank You, Still got lots of trails to ride before I reach supper
Chuck, Thank You.

I'll past along something I've been doing lately and it seems to be helping with the chipping. when I stop carving for...

[joepaulbutler]

All the result of a fine craftswoman! Just amazing results ...

[joepaulbutler]

OK, Got him painted, acrylics~~~~bring on the C&C...

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Certainly looks good now, WOW, who would have thought that black would cover up so well, especially with white. This is probably a stupid question (never be bashful), do you let the white paint complete dry between applications. & that was a wash of white (10:1)?

[joepaulbutler]

Saw an image of this done in relief carving on Pinterest. Failed to get who had done the carving.
I decided I would try it in the round. Started with a 4" sq x5" T basswood. It doesn't show the detail very well in the pictures. Hope the painting will bring it out better. One...

[joepaulbutler]

I did the same thing with an old boning knife that I broke the tip off of. Have always been satisfied with it, which I' sure you'll be with your fine build.

[joepaulbutler]

I can see no wasted time here, just another of your fine carvings looking back at me ...