Amish Benefit Thread

decoycarve · #11 10-11-2006, 10:11 PM

We finished up a Santa this evening and posted him up on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220036887720
Harold & Anna
(Goody)

Ashbys · #12 10-12-2006, 06:35 AM

Beautiful Santa.

Ashbys · #13 10-13-2006, 02:25 PM

I have a carving , but still working on it. Will post when it is finished.

Ashbys · #14 10-16-2006, 11:35 AM

I wanted something which would remind who ever bought it what it was purchased for , and would represent a blessing to the purchaser. One thing that is often presented by the Amish that is eaisly found are the "Hex" signs. The signs are found on barns , houses , and in home of the Amish people.

Anyway I should finish the carving today and the finish tomorrow. This is the Hex sign of the Tree of life a strong symbol of an old blessing of Family , Home and life.

BobD · #15 10-16-2006, 11:41 AM

Beautiful! Nice work Ash!!!!!

Bob

GeorgiaCarver · #16 10-17-2006, 10:13 AM

That is a great relief carving Ash. Very nice job.

Greg

Ashbys · #17 10-18-2006, 08:45 AM

This is the carving I will be putting up , a couple small items to finish but will be ready today.
Oh for those that don't know The Quote on the outside of the carving , is from the bible. Book of St. Mathew

bygeorge · #18 10-18-2006, 10:24 AM

Ash, nice job! I really liked the way the finish turned out. Good contrast.

Chuck

santagibbs · #19 10-18-2006, 10:59 AM

Nice Santa Goody and also the bag and note is a nice touch.. Ashbys, that's a very lovely plate and the inscription is surely an added interrest .. Also like the colored ring around the plate.. adds that extra touch of softness.. Sense I don't have anything carved up, and am so slow to carve , I will send a check to the address on the board.. Thanks for posting it...Charlotte

Ashbys · #20 10-18-2006, 04:57 PM

Thanks,
I posted the final version with a description of the symbols into the Galleries. The tree of life has a great many symbols to it.

Garry