American Goldfinch

The Goldfinch is found throughout the United Sates and in southern Canada. This project is a life size and is on a piece of driftwood.With their lemon yellow color they are very noticeable flying around and at the feeders.

The Man in the Moon

 I carved a couple of these ornaments from a pattern that was given to me last fall. I had them cut out but didn't carve them until now. It's about 3 inches square by 3/8 inch thick. It's finish is a oil paint wash.

Leafing Out

This hen reminds me of back on the farm the hen wouldn't lay her eggs in the nest, you needed to hunt all over for that egg.

 This hen is 8 inches by 10 inches by 3/4 inch and is carved out of jelutung. This wood carves very nice with hand tools and has a nice finish. This is a fun project with the different leaves and scrolls. It can be hung on the wall or stand alone. The finish is a brown madder oil paint wash and when dried was sprayed with Deft.

Fish

I liked the way my first fish looked so I carved one in cottonwood bark. This one I added tail fins that has some motion. It's about 5 inches long. I cut a fish hook for a eye and super glued it to the back. Our motor home has these cloth area's on the outside of the cabinets so you can pin various stuff. It will be a good addition for our traveling home.

Fish Relieved

This design is from a member of our club. They were carved in various woods and sizes. Mine is basswood and mounted on a piece of mahogany, 3 1/2 inches by 6 inches. The fish has a light stain.

Mountain Man

This figure head is done in cottonwood bark. A little of the bark is shown at the top and the bottom sides. It is sprayed with several coats of satin DEFT. It sure does bring out the color of the bark. The fun part is carving the flow of the hair and the beard. I sometimes carve something in the back, but I didn't this time. Maybe later.

Wolf- finished

                                                                   











  I found this piece of driftwood on the Washington coast that was weathered and gray. I dipped it into boiled linseed oil and it turned black and it looked like it was burnt. The next day I used a gouge to cut off the top layer and the result was this rich brown. What a surprise, a piece I thought was scape turned out this color. The wolf is pinned on the driftwood with brads and super glue. The block of wood underneath is attached with screws to the driftwood.