Wood carving projects

[mrwatch]

I'm not sure which brand but they make a shaped fish scale wood burning tip in more than one size. If you look back at my mermaid I used a wood burner for her scales.

[Doug51]

Mr Watch thanks for sharing. I'm thinking about investing in a better wood burner. I thought about wood burning the scales in but the cheap one I have the heat is very inconsistent. I was considering highlighting the scales with it to see how it might turn out. What do you think about doing that?
I think I'm going to try to make a small fishing fly to mount in the mouth to hang it by.

[Doug51]

A whittle penguin

[doglegg]

Great little penguin Doug.

[Steve Warden]

Great little penguin Doug.

yup

[Doug51]

Don't let the whittle things bug you!:-)

[Doug51]

Spring flowers whittled from match sticks and one toothpick with my Case Seahorse whittler.

[doglegg]

Doug you have found your calling.

[Doug51]

Doug you have found your calling.

I know just enough to laugh at myself!

[New_Windsor_NY]

I found this small article, no picture, in a 1932 newspaper.

[Doug51]

A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.

[TPK]

A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.IMG_20200409_165151947.jpg

Cool stuff Doug! Especially those flowers!

[Doug51]

A few more projects. Carved with my Case Seahorse whittler.IMG_20200409_165151947.jpg

Cool stuff Doug! Especially those flowers!

Thanks

[New_Windsor_NY]

Also from a 1932 newspaper. Sorry about the gaps, but not difficult to figure out.

[Steve Warden]

Just curious, Skip, but you're posting a lot of 1932 clips (very interesting, by the way!)
Where are you searching to find 'em?

[Doug51]

Carved a little pumpkin with my Case Seahorse whittler. I used color pencils for coloring.

[Doug51]

I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".

[doglegg]

Doug you truly amaze me. A talent that lay dormant all these years and blossoming so quick. Love your stuff.

[Doug51]

Doug you truly amaze me. A talent that lay dormant all these years and blossoming so quick. Love your stuff.

Thanks I really appreciate that. I always had a love and liked using knives and especially the slip joints for several years now. My dad passed away 3yrs ago. We farmed together my whole life and l found that carving took my mind off things. That's when I started carving.It's really relaxing and I really like using my knives to create something. I still have a lot to learn. Always good to hear from you.

[TPK]

I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".

Nice work Doug! I'm a fan of flowers & chickens. The pumpkin is also cool!

[Doug51]

I also carved another rooster in a different stance then added some of the flowers I made out of match sticks. I called it "pecking wild flowers".

Nice work Doug! I'm a fan of flowers & chickens. The pumpkin is also cool!

Thanks!

[Doug51]

Work in progress. Almost there. I need more tips or advice from you other carvers on carving these. Used my new GEC 62 pocket carver in smooth white bone.

[doglegg]

Doesn't look like you need any advice Doug. The round ball is always the hardest part for me and you got that part whipped. Looks good.

And obviously the 62 will whittle.

[Doug51]

Doesn't look like you need any advice Doug. The round ball is always the hardest part for me and you got that part whipped. Looks good.

And obviously the 62 will whittle.

Thanks.The 62 does whittle nice I wish it were just a little thicker at the top on the backside of the blade. My fingers got a little sore doing push cuts carving with it.
I struggle with the round ball part to.Some people can make these seem so easy. Did you get my message I sent you?

[Doug51]

Carved out a pinecone with my Case Seahorse whittler. Did a little woodburning to it. Going to try something different on the next one.