Finally done!

chipper67 · #1 03-08-2006, 09:03 PM

Hello,

Just like Hi_Ho_Sliver I too bought Lynn Diehl's book "Flat Plane Carving the Nativity" (good book). But unlike Hi_Ho_Sliver, who has done two sets already, I just finished my first set. Instead of making a manger I added a star which is held up by a dowel at an angle into a block of basswood. I hope the picture turns out. I plan on donating it to our 2006 Sacred Heart School Gala/Auction later this month. It's a fundraising event for our son's school. Take care.

Chipper67

Ron Davidson · #2 03-08-2006, 10:46 PM

Chipper 67- Looks great. You and Hi Ho are too fast for me I just got started and finished Mary it will take me awhile. It is a good book to work from.

love2carve2 · #3 03-09-2006, 12:03 AM

Looks great!

Mottles · #4 03-09-2006, 01:10 AM

Beautiful Chipper67 and what a terrific donation.
Kathy

mbevington · #5 03-09-2006, 08:27 AM

Looks great chipper67, I like the star. Just order the book on Monday and hope to get it in the mail today. I have some catching up to do.

Nancy_G · #6 03-09-2006, 09:28 AM

Chipper -- that's a lovely carving.

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #7 03-09-2006, 09:45 AM

Hey Chipper, you did a terrific job on the nativity! And I see you added a few things of your own and a few changes! lol good for you, I like all the changes/additions I see!

It gave me an idea...the dowel, if it was going to both sides of the scene would look like a large ray of light, or if the dowel went to the manger, the light would be on the baby!

Kenny_S · #8 03-09-2006, 12:08 PM

Terriffic nativity scene/carving. I agree with Dave, another dowell rod on the other side would make it look like it was shining down on the scene.
Flat plane carving eh?

I like it.

chipper67 · #9 03-09-2006, 12:22 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

Chipper67

Thor · #10 03-09-2006, 12:45 PM

Beautiful work, a generous donation, and the star is my favorite part. That was a very original addition to the scene.
Thor