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12-09-2007, 05:17 PM
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 Winken, Blinken, and Nod! I previously posted a shelf elf Santa Claus that I carved from an Alen Goodman article in "another" carving magazine. These three guys represent two more trips to the doctor and one trip to have my truck's oil changed. They're nice quick whittling projects for the waiting room provided your doctor's receptionist doesn't get too worked up over the few chips that miss your lap! These elves vary in size but the largest is only about 5" total in length and 1-1/2 wide with just enough stock on the back to allow it to sit on a shelf. As usual they are basswood finished in acrylics and WB satin varnish. I added some sparkle to the guy's hat with the skinny beard to give him a wizard look....just for fun. I also antiqued the guy with the violet lid with an acrylic antiquing finish. My main purpose for carving them was to get in some beard practice. I see some improvement in my work but admittedly, I've a long way to go. While surfing the other night I ran across this link for a shelf elf at Darkwood-Woodcarving.Com. Their elfs are about three times the size of mine but the idea is just the same. It's a fun project. http://darkwood-woodcarving.com/Books/Shelf%20Elf.pdf
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12-09-2007, 09:01 PM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! Those look really nice! I made some of these last year as Christmas presents to friends and family members and they were a big hit. Thank's for posting.
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12-09-2007, 09:08 PM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! eddy, they all three look great, good work. bart |
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12-09-2007, 10:02 PM
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 Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! Eddy .. Those are wonderful .. Love those self sitters .. I like the way the faces are accented .. Great job ole buddy .. Gene
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12-10-2007, 08:05 AM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! You did a good job on theses,really cute! I think I like the one with the red hat the best but all of them are neat! Forrest
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12-10-2007, 05:02 PM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! Thanks guys!
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12-10-2007, 06:43 PM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! Nice work Eddy, Who wouldn't want one sitting on a shelf Christmas..Real cute, Charlotte
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12-10-2007, 09:10 PM
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| Re: Winken, Blinken, and Nod! I have been doing a bunch of the Darkwood-Woodcarving style shelf elves and really enjoy them. I cut them from 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 6" pieces of recycled basswood pallet stringers. |
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