Guide Elf

[Mottles]

Hi All:

Here is 'Guide Elf', he is 7 Inches Tall x 3 Inches Across ear to ear. No brass brads on him as only the King gets the brass decoration. lol
Still learning how to carve these fun little people, no two ever seem to come out the same. Which is good.
The finish is BLO, Satin laquer, 50/50 Watco neutral and dark wax. Prior to applying the BLO I burn in the eyes, add an antique white highlights and some Clear Kote Crystal Glaze.
As always I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
Kathy

[Bill Anderson]

looks good I like it...

[catbird]

Those eyes just fascinate me...
I really like your technique!

[Mottles]

Hi Bill & Catbird:
Thank you, both for your nice compliments. I cannot take credit for the technique as it's Mark Gargac's technique I'm just trying to make it work for me as other's have done.
Kathy

[Tom-H]

Kathy, What ya mean, you're still learning to carve these! You done learned, and learned good. These are very very good carvings. Be sure to do enough of them for the ornament swap next year!

Tom H

[Mottles]

LOL, TomH you rascal for or ornament swap next year--I'm behind already!
Thank you, for your nice compliment too, and yes I'm still learning. I think I'm improving I want to be able to be confident when carving eyes, noses and mouths on any human type carving.
Kathy

[Ed Redwine]

Hi Kathy: Nicely done! very clean and true to Mark's method. I'm going to have to try another one myself. Thanks for sharing.
Ed

[tucker1931]

Kathy, well done again, you're there girl, ain't no way you can improve on perfection and to me you're elves are perfection. "Long live the King"
Cliff

[Kenny_S]

Nice one K

[Iowa Carver]

Your doing awesome on the Kathy, just fantastic!

Corey