A "HOBBIT" lives here!

[Pracuss]

I guess I can call this one a "HOBBITAT" without rebut. This 'Bag-End' style domain measures 12x3.5x4". It was carved for a friend as a Christmas gift for his Mother, a devout LOTR fan. I watched the Trilogy while working on it. It was a lot of fun to carve. Hope you enjoy it. Anyone else out there ever carve one? It would be nice to see a picture. Thanks.

[Gear Dog]

I don't have on nor have I done one. But now I want to try it, this came out great. Thanks for sharing.

[Preacher2nc]

Great detail. I am also a LOTR fan. She is gonna love this. Tell me, did watching the trilogy help with your inspiration? Personally it is a safety hazard for me to carve while watching a movie. I can't afford to take my eyes of my fingers and the blade for a minute!!!Bouncing S Great work!

Mark

[Kenny_S]

Now that is really nice. Love it. Question, looks like smoke coming out of the chimminy, what did you use to get that effect?

[Pracuss]

Mark, I've watched and read Tolkien so much I feel as though I'm at home with the Hobbits. Watching a movie while carving is only a distraction when I wish it to be. (breaks).

Kenny, the smoke is a piece of cotton, pulled and streched to mimic smoke.

Thanks for your intrest. I plan to make a few more with variation for my collection. Might have to hide them when friends stop by.

[cannuckcarver]

Very good carving, You have what it takes...Lots of imagination.
What finish did you use?
Thanks for sharring.

[markken5889]

what a great idea! Never seen one done before, never thought of it either, but seeing yours, it's definitely on my "to do" list!! Great job!!!

Mark

[Callynne]

Pracuss, that is awesome!! I am a huge fan of The Hobbit, read the entire works decades ago, it's a world to get lost in!! You did a great job, I can just see Bilbo walking out the door! Thanks for sharing! Deborah

[fpace]

Pracuss! that is excellent! I am a big fan of LOTR as well. Gonna have to sort through my bark now and do something like this!

[chuckt]

Pracuss - now THAT is a proper Hobbit hole. Bag End - THE - Hobbit hole by which all others are judged. Well done - so no rebut from me.

And YES - I will have to try one of these once I get past the much belated Christmas carving I need to complete. You've made THIS LOTR lover a believer in your Hobbitats. :-)

Cheers mate!
ChuckT