[woodtrapper]

Here is an assortment of diamond willow pieces I have collected in the last couple of months.I have seen some nice lamps made which I have considered.Just a little stumped for s since I have different sizes.Thanks Davy

[squbrigg]

I can see some great Wizards staff's in that batch and some interesting walking sticks, with spirits, bears, or other critters carved in them. Let your immignation run free.

Bob

[Marci MN]

Hi, I've seen ice fishing pole handles made from Diamond willow. And I've seen just a small diamond cleaned up and kept thin for key chains.

Hopes this helps. M.

[tucker1931]

Hey Woodtrapper, them's some mighty fine lookin sticks, why don't ya just put 'em in a bag and send them up to a nice old man in Canada (smile). Anyway, now that I've got yer attention, I just spent the last half hour goin thru all yer posts, man, conrats, you've done some real nice sticks in the past, I like your style, hope to see lots more of your work. Thanks
Cliff

[tnartist05]

I agree with Mr Cliff,Davy You've carved some really nice wood spirits & other carvings in the past! Im sure you will create something that is really neat.

Also,its good seeing you back on the board! talk with you soon,your old friend,Forrest

[woodtrapper]

Thank you for you input so far.Also Forest and Cliff,thanks for the pad on the back on some of my past carvings.This diamond willow is tough to get and it has such character I hate to carve anything into it.Anyway,I will let my imagination wonder a bit and post the results.Marci,as for the key chain, I would like to see on finished if you have a link.Thanx again,Davy

[Tom H]

Dave, While sticks may work. I see some pieces there that lend themselves to something quite different. Some of the bigger, gnarly ones could me made into pieces of art. By art I mean carve your spirit faces on them but faceing forward when the sticks are laying down. Something that could sit on a fireplace mantle or a shelf. May need to make two wood "legs" to make the piece sit up. If you sell your work, you could charge more for a piece of art. Some great possibilities. Tom H

[Marci MN]

I'm sorry I wont be able to get a picture of the keychain. A woman at the store had her keys hanging from her finger, and I recognised right away what they keychain was. It was just the diamond. It was like someone cut with a bandsaw above, behind and out below a diamond and then sanded it smooth and cleaned out the diamond like you see on walking sticks. This one had a high gloss finish on it. It was rather pretty!

[AlArchie]

They make great hooey sticks

Al

[wood-whittler]

woodtrapper,


not sure about the rest but the small one to the far left if it is tall enough would make a good looking gentlemans cane. with a nice carved handle.


bart