[Woodcarver] Woodburning portraits ... (chat)

[Woodcraft Shop]

Hey Big Al,
 
We will have the book Donna is talking about when we come to your show in
Plover, WI on the 17th and 18th of March.
 
If you can wait that long (I know that's asking a lot!), you will have a chance
to look it over and see if it fits the bill.
 
Our best to Sweet Sue!
 
 
Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis 
The Woodcraft Shop 
2724 State St 
Bettendorf, IA 52722 
800-397-2278 
 <http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com/> www.thewoodcraftshop.com 

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs 
International Woodcarvers Congress 
Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd. 
PO Box 104 
Bettendorf, IA 52722 
563-359-9684 (days) 
563-355-3787 (evenings) 
www.awcltd.org 
  

 

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From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of Donna Menke
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:12 AM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Manzanita root


Manzanita root is hard as a rock. It has interesting natural shape and makes
good bases for carvings. I have seen some small turnings made with manzanita.
I'm sure you can not carve it with hand tools, but it could be power carved. I'm
not sure if the tree wood is as hard, but I'd guess it is.

As for woodburning faces I know of a good book by Nedra Denison that I bought
from her. 

"Lifelike Pyrography from Photographs"
http://www.nedraspyrography.com/Books_Order_Page.htm
Tell her I sent you-
Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book 


----- Original Message ----
From: Al and Sue Pilsl <pilsl at uniontel.net>
To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:52:54 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Manzanita root


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Hello Everyone,
 
I have just come into the possession of a piece of Manzanita and am not quite
sure what to do with it, if anything.  Is it carvable?  Does anyone have any
experience dealing with it?  Any and all answers would be greatly appreciated.
 
And since this is such a diverse, multi-talented group of artists I have another
question.  Does anyone know of a book that shows how to woodburn
portraits/faces?  Again, any and all answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!!!
 
Al Pilsl

>From Beautiful Hancock, WI

pilsl at uniontel.net
Please feel free to look at our work at
www.picturetrail.com/dicka

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