Tagua frog

[mateo]

Yeah Wanda, they all have a hollow center. It varies in size from nut to nut. Just one of the many challenges of tagua carving. Its something to consider every time you carve one. I am glad that you like my carvings.

I am about to post my latest project. A tagua rat. It will be cuter than it sounds. Check it out, if you are so inclined. Good luck and let us see your tagua carving. I for one am interested. Good luck and don't slice your thumbs off!

[torpidhummer]

Mateo your work is awesome and I'm sorry I didn't catch the material as tuaga, as I was inspired by you artistic touch,thanks for sharing.

Oscar

[mateo]

Oscar, you really know how to lay it on thick. Which is just how I like it. its been a while, good to hear from you my friend.

[wildhare]

Mateo, I still have both thumbs although one has a few battle scars. Is it the rat with purpleheart eyes? I looked at your blog earlier. You do really good work. Now I have to find a whole nut again. I have slices and chunks. I also have a new respect for the band saw. Those Tague nuts sure can fly when they break in chunks while slicing them.
Wanda

[wildhare]

If I can figure out how to post an all ready posted picture I will show you my modern woman cameo. Not your traditional one. I aged it to resemble old ivory.
Wanda

[susieq]

Matt,
I love your frog. He captures the essence of the tree frogs we have around here in the summer time. I also enjoyed your blog on tagua nut carving. I did do a "card protector" out of tagua nut, for our son in law who plays poker in tournaments out in Vegas. It's a shame that they have that hollow spot in them but for carving something the size and shape of a poker chip, you can work around that hollow pretty well. Anyway, great job on your pieces. Makes me want to try something else in Tagua nut. Thanks for sharing.

[wildhare]

Ok that's how it started but I didn't like the rope thing so here it is now.

[mateo]

Thanks Susieq, I'm glad that you liked my carving. I hope I have inspired you to carve more of them.

Wanda that is a very cool little carving you made there. I know it was not easy. What did you use to "age" it?

[Dan Wegiel]

Mateo, the frog is cute, and like the rat too, but I really like the Jesus carving. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Mark Dellinger]

Mateo,
I missed this one earlier. Man that tagua has a really neat look. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark