Really nice site to visit

[Nancy-G]

Visit BABALOU'S site at http://artitch.tripod.com and, please, leave your comments here. She thinks she doesn't have anything worthwhile to say to us.

[Kenny_S]

OUTSTANDING site. I like the monks Gallery one and two, but, All are super carvings. The stone one were great also. One talented lady for sure.

[jamesfa]

i recomend that others visit this site,there are some tremendous pieces to see,and the various wood used demontrated that there is more than basswood.

this lady would be a worthwhile addition to our carving community.

Frank

[squbrigg]

Nothing to say.....I'd say her work says a lot!!! Wow, some great work there. Wood , stone and metal...a very talented lady. It's those quiet ones that you have to pay attention to......! Good to have you with us, lurking or laughing, you'll come out of the shadows some day! Smile

Bob

[Colin-Partridge]

Wow amazing carvings just breath taking that is talent.
Colin

[Lindy]

Those are beautiful carvings! I would love to know more about soap stone carving and how it differs as well as resembles wood carving.

Nancy thank you for sending us to her site and please ask her to join us.

[BobD]

I guess I can't go home at night--I miss all the great carvings...wait, I can still comment on how AWSOME those carvings are.

I'm also interested in the soapstone. My dad got me a chunk for Christmas, and I've been just stareing at it...

Bob

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Well Bob, since it is "soap"stone, you can just wash your hands of the whole thing! LOL.........HI Barb!! still hiding? I am very fortunate to have one of Barbs carvings, it is an "outstanding" carving of a civil war soldier, Smile Barb is a terrific carver! Come on in Barb, friendly bunch here and always looking for new blood ha ha.............Cowboy

[Babalou]

OH MY GOSH! I stumbled into this thread and read it backwards of course. When I realized you were talking about me I had to pick myself up off the floor. Such compliments from such good carvers leaves me blushing.
As far as soapstone goes it is pretty easy to carve. I don't use my best tools on it though. I start with a little or big rasp depending on the size of the piece. It carves with knives, power tools (always use a mask as it can have asbestos) and sands beautifully. I will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Thanks so much for all your kind praise. Now I shall try to get my head through the office door.
Barb Jester

[Cahvah]

Well, Barb, I think you can dump those doubts about your talent!!! I'm glad people are noticing you...you deserve it.

HUgs,

Mush