Woodspirit for Garden

[Merle Rice]

Just finished my first Woodspirit in a 3"x3o" limb. To me it was a log. LOL. I used Mallot tools and Mallot for first time. What a JOY. I carved it in 2 Days which was a big surprise to me. Using the Mallot permits you to release all your flustrations on that little piece of wood,and at same time create something. Felt good. I finished it the same as usual with exception of using Minwax Spar Urethane,2 Coats. Now I know why those Chane Saw Carvers do what they do. They have FUN. Get out your Mallot and have a BALL, I did. Merle

[chuckt]

NICE spirit there Merle. Love the nose especially. What's your setup for holding these in place while you carve?

Great job and thanks for sharing the pic. He'll look great in your garden.

Cheers
ChuckT

[Sharon of the Dell]

Merle, he's a great one! What kind of wood is it?....sharon

[tnartist05]

Really nice Merle! Id saw it in the gallery also. You did great on all the wrinkles in his face!! Just a very neat garden wood spirit old buddy! Forrest

[Mottles]

Hi Merle, super looking woodspirit there fella. I have a couple I did a while back that are going to be transitioned to the garden. Bought some Spar outdoor Varnish to put on them. What did you use?

Kathy

[Ron T]

Hi Merle,

Nice face. I just browsed the stick gallery. You've got some rather nice ones there too.

[Grimnir]

That looks great I really have to get some veiners...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Guys, Chuckt I have a Bench Vise and works out real well. Sharon, the wood is White Pine. I got it from large tree in back yard, price was right. Forrest Ole Friend thanks for your nice comments on my Wrinkles, my Model was my mirror. Ha, Ha. Kathy I used Minwax Spar Urethane. I never used it before, but seems to be OK. Will know after the Weather hits it. lol. Ron T I checked out your gallery and Right back at you Ron. Thanks All for your nice comments. Merle

[Iowa Carver]

Looks darn good Merle for a first or last!

Corey

[tucker1931]

Good one Merle, you haven't lost your touch, you can crank those wood spirits out pretty quick, and I haven't seen a bad one yet. He's gonna be real happy in the garden. I have a couple in our garden as well, we bring them indoors for the winter, other than that they seem to be holding up pretty good.
Cliff