3ft Santa (Member Inspired)

Blake Lunsford · #11 10-16-2006, 09:10 PM

Great Carving Colin! I'm interested to see what you do with him! Was this all done with a chainsaw so far??

Blake

squbrigg · #12 10-16-2006, 10:01 PM

Great work Colin! Looks like you HAVE been inspired. Lucky you getting to meet all those folks and enjoying their company. Well done son!

Bob

decoycarve · #13 10-16-2006, 11:14 PM

Colin, That Santa blank is what I call my student pattern. Hes just an basic old world Santa but you can do a lot with him.
This is why I like to do the xmas in july thread. That little piece of wood that I send out inspires people to try things they normally wouldn't consider.
Cant wait to see him done!
Heres a pattern that I hand out to demonstrate how to develop a side view if you only have the front view. Its the basic pattern to that Santa.

Goody

MelNM · #14 10-17-2006, 08:58 AM

Looking good Colin, can't wait to see it completed.
Mel

jillsy · #15 10-17-2006, 09:19 AM

This is so great! I'd love to be able to do this to a tree in our yard. It'd be cool too cuz it stands pretty much in front of our house and would look out as if welcoming people! You're a very gift wood carver.

GeorgiaCarver · #16 10-17-2006, 10:15 AM

Now that is a nice Santa carving! I would need bigger chisels though

Greg

Marci MN · #17 10-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Wow I like that one! I like the coloring of the wood too.. is there a way to do just a wash to keep the wood grain showing through also?

Psssst....are you going to get Anna to come paint him?

Colin_Partridge · #18 10-18-2006, 07:39 PM

Yes the rough out was done with a chainsaw. No Marcie as much as I would love Anna to paint it that would be a long trip. I have put a little detail into the carving with some gouges and a knife and now I am ready to paint it. Here is a picture before the paint goes on. If there is anything I should change speak now before the paint goes on.
Colin

Ron Davidson · #19 10-18-2006, 11:27 PM

Looks great to me Colin. You did an excellant job as usual. He would look great sitting on my front porch.

The saw horse you are using there what brand is it and how well does it work. I'd like to find one.

Ron

Colin_Partridge · #20 10-18-2006, 11:40 PM

Ron that is a Triton Power Jaws cost about $150 Canadian they are the best puchase I have made in a long time. I will take a picture of it and send you and email I dont know what I did before getting one absolutly fabulous piece of equipment. Thanks for the kind comments my friend. I take it that you have some of your sight restored if so that is the best news I have heard this year. Hang in there buddy and by the way it is time to post some of your new work.
Colin