[mark faggion]

my first attempt at cotton wood what a fun carveing to do wish i had more of this bark. will post more when i clear coat today.

[Ashbys]

Should be really nice once the finish is done , decided how your going to finish them yet ?

Ash

[mark faggion]

thank you yes i just got done doing it i did it in danish oil hers pixs of it done.

[Irishman]

Neat carving. We don't have cotton wood bark in our parts. Would like to try that style of carving sometime.
Patrick

[Ashbys]

Nice carving Mark.

The finish really highlighted it.

Ash

[love2carve2]

Mark,
Very nice job. The finish really brought out the detail. Looks great!
Mary

[GeorgiaCarver]

Mark very nice job. I love gnome homes. A couple of comments:

For the shingles try to undercut the flap of the shingle more and tapper them to one side (all to the same side) gives the allusion that they are tucked under the shingle above them and under the one to the right or left side, whichever you choose.

For the Rocks also undercut them more. A dremmell comes in handy or a foredom but one word of caution, the dust is dangerous, be sure you use a mask. I will try to post an update tonight so that you can get an idea of what I am talking about above.

I relally love your windows and the detail of the wood siding on the house. Your use of the natural shape of the wood is excellent.

I think your project is excellent and you should be proud of it!

Greg

[Mottles]

Hi Mark, great to see someone carving one of these houses in cottonwood. Your an inspiration for me to do one also at some point. I have a lot of cottonwood around where I live. It's Fremont cottonwood what is yours? I really like the work you've done on this.
Kathy

[Colin_Partridge]

Great job Mark that is a nice gnome house. I have been meaning to try one maybe if my life ever slows down I will.
Colin

[Sue in Eureka]

That is so awesome. I have a feeling it will be years and years before I get half that good.
Sue