Unicorn

[carver33]

Unicorn inspired by the Shawn Cipa pattern. It's 11 inches to the tip of the horn. It was carved from a piece of kiln dried cherry that had been stored for many years. The wood was somewhat brittle and a bear to carve. Rough-out was done using gouges and mallet. General shaping was done with a Foredom power carver, utilizing various coarse to medium burrs and finishing was accomplished with palm gouges and knives. Finish is two coats of Minwax Antique Oil Finish.

The horn was carved separately from American Holly (a very white wood). I wasn't happy with the unfinished holly, so I carved a second horn and painted it gold. Comparing the two, I chose to go for the gold.

Bill (Aiken, SC)

[Mirro]

Super job, Bill This whimsical unicorn gives you a happy feeling just looking at him. I think it's great when an artistic piece like this can evoke an emotional response immediately in the viewer. Great carving. Love that cherry.

[Orygoner]

I like him! Neat piece of work.

[Curtscarving]

Bill-Nice work all-round.
Curt

[Mark N. Akers]

Bill:
Thats a excellent job on the unicorn.

[Merle Rice]

A piece to be proud of. Very good carving and detail. Merle

[Robert Cahill]

Nice carving and that cherry sure is the right wood for it I really like the way you did the tail and mane nice detail

[wade clark]

Very nice!

[markken5889]

Very nice peice, Bill. Love the grain!

Mark

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Excellent carving!