[Woodcarver] "Mama" Squirrel

[m.bloomquist]

Hey Gang,

Thanks for all the kind comments.  Corey, the fur is a combination of small
gouge and detail burning tool.  On a larger scale, like my wood spirit
beards, I use gouge work for the large shapes and v-tool for the finer
detail. same difference.  The trick for animals is not to use the same combo
on all areas.  The bushy tail uses a lot of gouge work first. maybe a larger
gouge than in other areas. on the face, only a very light touch with the
burner, no gouge.

 

Way back, I got a lot of great detail burning advice out of Desiree's books.
Got even more from her work shop in 2003. yes, this poor critter waited that
long for a paint job.  At least I got it done in time for Yvonne's Mother's
Day THIS year <G>. 

 

Keep on Carvin'

-Mike B.->

 

-----Original Message-----
From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Corey Hallagan
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 7:48 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] "Mama" Squirrel

 

Mike that squirrel is fantastic. Did you do the texturing with just carving
tools or a combo of burning and tools? Nice work and thanks for the kind
words on the cowboy!

Corey

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Mike, superb squirrel carving- just great.

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> From: m.bloomquist <m.bloomquist at woodendreamz.com>

> To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>

> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:01:45 PM

> Subject: [Woodcarver] "Mama" Squirrel

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> This doesn't have the step-by-step of Corey's work, but he's inspired me

to

> update my website.

>

> This isn't your typical view of a gray squirrel, so just so you don't

chalk

> it up to a very poor carving job...

>

> It's a mother squirrel my wife once saw carrying one of her young across

the

> back yard.  Thank you's to Desiree Hajne for being patient with me during

> one of her classes and letting me butcher the original pattern/rough-out



> .

>

> http://www.woodendreamz.com/Image-1-1.html

>

>

> Keep on Carvin'

> -Mike B.->






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