[David_Aaron_Sercel]

There is about 1/4 inch between the highest point and the lowest point on
the waves.

[fieldman]

Hi..David
Got you...thanks

[Donna_T]

David,
I gotta question. If you carve it as two separate pieces, what do you attach it to the base with to make it look like the duck has the water coming up on it? Epoxy, Bondo, ????

Every time I look at your pictures, I see something else. I have a loon blank that I would like to do this way....ummmm

Donna T

[David_Aaron_Sercel]

Donna,

I would usually use epoxy.

To make it look right as two separate pieces you have to carve
it very carefully and keep comparing the duck to the water so
you don't end up with something that looks unnatural. You can
also use a little epoxy putty or wood putty to blend the bird
into the water and then paint over it.

It is much easier to get it looking right when done as one piece.

I found the picture of the 'duck' on the water, and will post in picturetrails under ther stuff. this one has a gator stalking the duck....neat. I believe this carving is by Howard Suzuki, from his book 'The Carver's Book of Aquatic Animals'.

Al

[dart]

That is a really nice work of art. The water really looks like the real thing. You should enter it. I'll bet you'll win. Very nice carving David.

[Davefromcollingwoo]

Stay with me guys,I m new to computers and net communication. Hopefully this message goes out o.k. I have done 'water' type display bases for songbirds (drinking from puddle or playing in water) and fish out of a product called 'Enviro Tex'. It is a two part resin, (mix equal parts of resin and hardner, kinda like epoxy only no stink. or mabye thats me, I loose track of time when carving and sometimes I forget to do things like eat, shower, you know). The resin dries clear and fairly quickly, depending on the depth of resin poured. But if you use a hairdrier on a cool setting you can create ripples on the surface that can look like the wake caused by the movement of any waterfowl. Also if the base has a recessed area for the resin(a must to avoid sags and runs) if the recess is stained or painted the illusion of depth or murky water is easily done.