Fire steel handle

[stuart f]

Hi all, i got a new fire steel bar for xmas from my youngest daughter. As it did'nt have a handle i decided to have ago at making one. This is my first go at carving something so intricate, i got photo's off the net of wolves and took it from there.

So heres a few photo's






It was carved from a piece of scrap pine which was in my shed,the pupils are filled in with a mixture of beeswax and charcoal mixed 50/50 and then it was finished off with a coating of Teak oil.

 

[CLEM]

That really is rather good mate,well done.

 

[AlbeoLupus]

thats is one nice piece carving. way to go.

Andy

 

[scanker]

That looks superb - very nice.

 

[themac]

That is really good.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Astounding,

Well done Stuart.

Ogri the trog

 

[Stew]

Wow! I'ld almost be scared to take that out...

 

[paul.e]

outstanding! must have taken ages.

 

[jongir]

wow, I wish I had a steady enough hand for that well done

 

[stuart f]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[capacious]

Nice job, I'm turning green, my firesteel still has the original (and 'orrible) plastic handle

 

[BorderReiver]

Nice one Stuart.You seem to be a family of talented Teris.

 

[Motorbike Man]

That looks superb, reminds me a lot of the Native American fetishes I sell, top job.

 

[scruff]

thats excellent carving sir :notworthy

 

[wolf]

nice one mate,any reason why you chose a wolf?

 

[Biddlesby]

A work of art as well as being of use. Very nice.

 

[stuart f]

Thanks folks.

nice one mate,any reason why you chose a wolf?

I wish i could say it was something deep and meaningful but unfortunately there was no reason,sad ain't it.

 

[wolf]

no been there before...

 

[Infragreen]

Cub...

You have done well.

Now howl with the pack, Wolf!