Dayton Artistry in Wood Show 2015

[makenchips]

I also heard the sad news over on Facebook. He will be surely missed in the carving community. I would always stop at his booth at the Dayton Woodcarvers Show and he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his customers were satisfied. May prayers to his wife and family.

[makenchips]

Great job. How do you plan on finishing them? Paint or stain or both?

[makenchips]

Another fine Santa. Good job

[makenchips]

Nicely done

[makenchips]

Very nicely done both the carving and the gifting. Who knows maybe you might spark an interest for carving in one of them.

[makenchips]

Very nice twins you have there. Great job.

[makenchips]

Not much more I can add that has not already been said. Both are wonderful in their own regard but to alleviate your predicament you can send them both to me. LOL...

[makenchips]

So how many of you are going to the Dayton Artistry in Wood Show this year? I myself am going to be there on Saturday. I have not been to the show for a few years and I am really looking forward to it.

So my question is this. What is it that brings you to this show? Is it the vendors?...

[makenchips]

Re: A Different Topic !

Thanks Bob. I wish I could be there for both days to take in all the seminars and check out the show but if one wants to see all the sights then you will have to make a decision as to what you want to do. I will try to stop in on at least two of the seminars while...

[makenchips]

Re: A Different Topic !

Bob, I know this is early to ask but do you know when any of the noted carvers are to do their demonstrations? I plan on coming on Saturday but not sure when I will get there but will make plans to try and get there early enough if their is a demonstration I...

[makenchips]

Re: forum very difficult to use

I agree. Although I did not regularly post I always checked the site a couple times a week. With all the problems I among all others have been having trying to get in and look at posts not even trying to attempt to post it has become to frustrating. If...

[makenchips]

Re: Paint party 2014

I second what Deb said. Your grandkids will remember the time spent with you painting them forever. Great idea and great way to keep the kids engaged to something other than TV and electronic games.

[makenchips]

Re: Boy's carving kit

You forgot carving gloves and some basswood as well as a subscription to WoodCarving Illustrated.

[makenchips]

Re: thoughts on the woodworkingshow in MD

This show is just about tools for woodworking like power saws and shop related tools. I doubt that there would be any type of carving items there. Now if you are interested in getting yourself a band saw you might score a demo model from the floor...

[makenchips]

Re: Santas on their way to market

Your painting really compliments your carvings. What do you use to antique your carvings? or better yet what are your steps after carving to finish and paint and seal the carving if you do not mind me asking?