My First Christmas Ornament

Just Carving · #1 06-19-2005, 08:43 PM

I had some free time this weekend and I carved my first ornament of Santa's Elf holding a Chistmas puppy. I used the Beginner's kit that I bought from Rick and Theresa at Little Shavers recently. I had a blast doing this. Thanks Rick and Theresa--and yes, now I TOO know what sharp is. LOL

Bob

P.S. Sorry the pic isn't clearer--the ornament is only 2 1/2"X3 3/4"--kinda hard to zoom in on and get focused on.

rick-in-seattle · #2 06-19-2005, 11:08 PM

Bob,
That is very well done! I believe you are a woodcarver.

Rick

Donna_T · #3 06-19-2005, 11:35 PM

Oh man, BOB!
You trying to make us look like slackers? Trying to beat the rush?

The carving is a cutie and very well done. Good job. And it's a great reminder that Christmas is only six months away! Thanks for sharing.
Donna T

Kenny_S · #4 06-20-2005, 05:36 PM

Yep, you be a carver alright. Nicely carved and the subject is cute. You are on your way for sure.

Just Carving · #5 06-20-2005, 09:09 PM

Wow! To be called a wood carver is one thing, but to be called a carver by pros, well that's great. Your compliments have made my day! Thank you.

I have wanted to try different types of carving--and I got the idea fro carving ornaments from Rick, and well, the new tools were there, the idea, and the wood--so I just put 'em together, and I got lucky and had half way decent results. I know I'm not a pro, but I guess as Kenny says, "I'm on my way."

Thanks again.

Bob

Colin_Partridge · #6 06-20-2005, 09:32 PM

You sure are on your way you are doing great it must be those sharp knifes from Rick. Funny how a sharp knife or gouge makes you a better carver. Keep up the great work we are looking forward to seeing more. Sorry but it much too soon to think about Christmas. Here in Canada we have 8 months of winter and these four months of bad snowboarding.
Colin

decoycarve · #7 06-20-2005, 09:36 PM

Watch out you will be doing santas in the round next. As far as being called a wood carver, as long as you enjoy making as much as a wood chip your a carver.
Goody

#8 06-21-2005, 08:10 PM

Bob, Very cute piece, I can see a whole tree-full by Xmas hanging at your house this year. Great start on ornaments.

Just Carving · #9 06-21-2005, 08:56 PM

Wow! Now I can see why you guys carve so much--it's the wonderful compliments you get! Nice--VERY nice to hear them! Thank you!!

Yep--Colin, nothing like them sharp tools from Rick--makes me want to stop making my own--well, almost! LOL I'm almost done. I just poly-wiped the handles tonight and then I sand and Poly-wipe them again--2 more times. That'll keep em for a long time. Then I have to put the finishing touches on the business end of the tools.

Goody--I hear what ya sayin' about carving them Santas--but ya know I don't want to mess with takin' business away from Callynne.

I mean she's only a stone's throw from me over there on the other side of the Delaware. She's liable to come over here and teach me a lesson!

COFFEMAN! A WHOLE TREE FULL?!?! That's a heap of carving--and I just may take you up on that fine idea. (Beats untangling them lights!)

I wonder if Rick'll be able to keep up with all the sharpening though? LOL

Thanks again. I look forward to posting a pic of my next carving--hopefully real soon!

Bob