Started with my 4-days course today...first wanted to make something else, but have to make preparations at home (pierced relief...is better with my scrollsaw) ​​​​​therefore switched to the 'autumn-leaves'. Will take a bit longer IMG_20240504_144438~2.jpg ..read more

30" Eagle carved from basswood. usually guild the eagles with gold leaf or faux gold but watched a Rick Butz video on YouTube and wanted to stain this eagle. It came out a bit darker than I wanted and also wasn't sure how glued up basswood would stain. I think luckily it was pretty even with an oil based stain, and banner and shield is acrylic paint. Thanks for looking ..read more

Hello, new to the site. Matt from Pittsburgh PA, I have been hobby carving for about 3 yrs. Former Marine and started carving American flags for veteran buddies and retirement plaques. last two years I have been getting more into John Haley Bellamy Eagle's and Artistic caring company eagles. Mostly use power carving to rough out the design then switch to hand gouges. looking forward to learning here. Thanks Matt ..read more

Took a commission to carve an eagle lectern for an Episcopal church that is currently under construction. White oak, lots of it. Massive glue up, chainsaw work to tiny gouges and burrs. When finished, it will be 42” wide by 32” tall and 36” deep. About 30 more days until finished ..read more

Just a heads up if you are looking for cypress knees. ( Tree Line USA) has them back in stock ..read more

As I research my goldfinch carving, I have identified an article about painting a goldfinch carving in the Winter 2012 Wildfowl Carving Magazine. My own library doesn’t go back that far. Would anyone have a copy of this issue that I could borrow or buy? Thanks. james ..read more

"Red" 9 1/4" tall & 3 1/2 wide, carved from basswood in the Trygg style of hobo carvings . This is what comes to my mind as a classic hobo carving simple & effective. Thanks for looking WCI & have a great day ..read more

Okay, let's assume that I'm dumber than a box of rocks, which has been stated many times by my wife. I found a local lumber yard that has kiln dried basswood by the board for 6.50 per board foot. Then there are a bunch of lumber lingo I don't understand. For example sizes, I don't know what 4/4, 5/4, 8/4, 12/4, 16/4 means. Or how I should buy it. The sizes are all in the rough. Any help would be appreciated ..read more

Still have to paint the trunks and finish the base but I'm thinking about what finish would suit this. Wavering between a simple wax polish and a matte spray varnish. Thoughts ..read more

Today I got (bought) 35 (!!) used books for only 190$...Next weeks I have to do ... IMG_20240430_171650~2.jpg IMG_20240430_172758~2.jpg IMG_20240430_180905~2.jpg ...besides reading....garden screams...next course is coming....grandchildren will be here...happy woman ..read more