[Gergie]

Hi, I got the Buffalo finished. I didn't get as agressive with the hair as I hoped to. I tried some of the ideas you people gave me on a practice piece. Some I incorperated into the carving, I got a little intimidated with the others. I'll keep working on the techniques you were nice enough to share. all!!! Here's a link to the pictures .http://www.picturetrail.com/gergie

[stevefrfla]

Nice job

[macktruck]

Great buffalo, what kind of wood is that, butternut?
macktruck

[Callynne]

Very, very nice! I love how the wood grain shows through, you did a great job and should be very proud of it!! Callynne

[Colin_Partridge]

You have yourself a very fine carving I think the hair is just fine. A really good job make sure you share your new adventures with us as well
Colin

VERY nice. I really like working with butternut and you worked in the texturing without detracting from the woodgrain.
VERY nice!!!!! Pam

[jamesfa]

very nice carving,i really like the way it is finished with the heavy front end fur contrasting with the natural finished hind portion.

[Gergie]

Thanks for all your kind words. Macktruck you were right on, it is Butternut, a great wood to carve. I've went to Picturetrail and viewed the carvings there. From the pictures I've seen you people have a lot to be proud of. I like it when people put a link to there photos with there posts. Thanks Again, Gergie....

Nice carving you did a great job
questions for you
did you use a pattern or a rough out
where did you get the patern or roughout
What did you use for the base

reason i am asking is I want to do a tiger, a lab, a bear, and a horse

you can email me direct with the answers if you prefer
bigwaynep51@sbcglobal.net
Thanks

[Donna_T]

Gergie,
Fantastic buffalo! You did an excellent job with your first buffalo and I love the contrast. Beautiful use of butternut. Isn't it awesome to have beautiful success with your first attempt with a critter.

Keep on carving

Thanks for sharing your results. : :
Donna T