[Iowa Carver]

Thanks to Gene for the great video. It sure helps watching someone do something like this. I managed to draw blood in the first 5 minutes... lol. Then I put on the glove Anyway, here it is in the nude. It ain't perfect but I am happy with it being my first time out.

Corey

[JimSawyer]

Great first one out!! Good on ya!

[tucker1931]

Hey Corey, onward and upward, ya done good on the boot for sure. Sort of scares a fella, that first one, but there ya go, it's finished and it looks good. Keep them pix commin.
Cliff

[Tom H]

Corey, Looks fine to me. Good job of carving and following instructions. The first thing I carved I had to tell folks what it was. Keep it up, you're doin fine.

Tom H

[revnate]

I did that one first also. Looks great. I know when I was done I felt like a carver. Now that I think about it, it's one of the best I've done

[bnoles]

Corey,

Fantastic "First Carve" and I'm all jealous now

You are right about Gene's teachings and how he helps make it easy to get started.

Sure hope you got the mess cleaned up before Moma gets hope

[Iowa Carver]

Thanks guys, it was fun and yes Bob got the mess all cleaned up and sitting here smiling waiting for her to get home. Here is a pic of the stained boot! When I get my indoor area in the basement set up for carving and wood burning this little boot will be on my bench and will have my painting toothpicks in it. And now I have an avatar

Corey

[bnoles]

WOW! That finish turned out excellent Corey. Looks very realistic just like a well worn old boot should.

Nice job down to the very end my friend.

What comes next?

[Mottles]

Good job on your first carving, one of many more I bet.
Kathy

[santagibbs]

You carved that very well for your first carving.. You are well on your way to becoming a gifted , talented carver .. Thank's for showing it..Charlotte