Ash Wood Spirit staff

[SOAR]

I have been meaning to have another go at another Wood spirit for a while now and seeing as the Ash staff drying was about ready, I set to it.
I have always found drawing hands and faces really difficult, and find carving them is tricky too!. The Ash is from a clearing job I did about a year an a half ago and is very straight, as soon as I saw it I knew it would make a sturdy staff, I left the bark on the staff as I like the just coppiced look it brings to the staff, with its few marks and a chainsaw scar on the back, make it very rustic indeed.

Its not quite finished yet, I will add a landyard and give it a few more coats of wax.


Thanks.

 

[BarryG]

Thats fantastic!

 

[gsfgaz]

braw so it is ....

 

[gowersponger]

very good job what tool did u use?

 

[Barn Owl]

Very nice indeed.

 

[kimbo]

Fabulous! It really does make me want to have a go.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Wow thats amazing, I want one!!!

 

[whitey3192]

thats awesome mate, nice one!

 

[lab72]

Thts so cool !

 

[Sniper]

Really nice that well done matey

 

[woodspirits]

nice carving simon, well done!

 

[merrygold85]

I like that

 

[SOAR]

Thanks for all the encouraging comments

very good job what tool did u use?

I used some cheap small gouges and a knife.

 

[coln18]

Just got myself a carving jack for mark 2 attempt at a wood spirit, well done on yours, how is it everyone else's projects always seem that bit nicer. Oh well back to the drawing board.

Colin

 

[SOAR]

Thanks for the replys.
I finished the Ash Wood Spirit staff last night so I thought I would get some pics this morning.
I added a leather lanyard with an antler toggle, gave it a few coats of beeswax and fitted an antique coloured Brass ferrule to the tip.

I started another from a slightly wonky piece of Ash, I think I might give him a long beard ,I'll get some pics when its done