[Woodcarver] skateboarder

[Robbin Wenzoski]

Looks great Peter! Robbin
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From: "Watson Family" <watsonb at iinet.com.au>
To: "woodcarver-six.pairlist.net" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 4:42 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] skateboarder


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> Now that our weather has cooled down and paid work has dropped off I have 
> managed to get back to my skateboarder.
> The timber has dried out a lot since November and small cracks are 
> developing but so far nothing big.
> The timber is proving to be very contrary and not a joy to carve, so I 
> have changed my mind from when I started and now instead of a nice 
> detailed carving I will settle for a good likness.
> The timber would have to be the worst I have ever carved. It chips and the 
> grain twists and turns every couple of centimeters. If it wasn't for the 
> "Cogelow gouges" I bought of Larry last year I would not have been able to 
> get a finish in the palm of the hands.
> I am now working on the face. The first time I have tried to do a child. I 
> could do with Ivan or Ol'Don looking over my shoulder.
> Any way my son has added more pictures under Work in Progress on my web 
> page so take a look.
> www.watsonwoodcarver.com
>
> If we revert back to the previous postings you will see I do the face 
> last. I don't know why, maybe I am just putting it off until I can't get 
> out of it.
> I usually work over the whole as I go it gives a better idea of the 
> posture etc.
>
> Peter
>
> Woodcarvings and Wildlife Sculptures
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