Last Whittling before Xmas

[Gary Elson]

Hi All
Last couple of bits of whittling for Xmas
Couple of tree hangings, Santa is for my new granddaughter for her first Christmas
Happy Christmas everyone
Gary

 

[Macaroon]

Seasonal skills to the fore, eh? She'll be made up with that

 

[Mesquite]

Those are superb, your granddaughter's a lucky girl to have such a talented grandfather

 

[Muddypaws]

They're great! I envy your whittling skills.

 

[Wayne]

I love the Santa loads of character. Your granddaughter is a lucky lady. I'm sure she will treasure them.

 

[Gary Elson]

Hi
Thank you for your kind words
I'd like to think we are moving to an era where things handcrafted with love are prized more than mass produced throw away stuff some prefer - I'm just not sure we are moving in that direction
As bushcrafters we excel in the handmade our crafts may not be perfect - mine are far from it but all are made with consideration and longevity in mind and long may it continue
Happy Xmas and a productive new year to all
Gary

 

[crosslandkelly]

Very cute, nice work.

 

[Mesquite]

Got to ask a bit about your carvings Gary.

What wood do you use for them, is it Lime (or basswood for the american members)? Also what are the tools you used to make them, carving chisels or was it all knife work?

 

[Gary Elson]

Got to ask a bit about your carvings Gary.

What wood do you use for them, is it Lime (or basswood for the american members)? Also what are the tools you used to make them, carving chisels or was it all knife work?

Hi Mesquite
Yep it is mainly lime
As for tools both of the above were done with knives I have a quite a few Flexcuts and a Ben Orford slim sloyd knife I really like, will post a couple of photos later. I also use a shallow Spoon knife (again Ben Orford designs)
Bigger carvings I also rough out with a powered carver then add details later
Faces and hands are all knife carved

Cheers
Gary

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

That Santa’s great.merry Christmas


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[Allans865]

Well done Sir

I applaud your skills

All the best for Christmas,
Allan


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[Hunkyfunkster]

I'd be happy to display those at Christmas. Great job