[Woodcarver] What you all carving?

[Larry Yudis]

Hey Jim,

 

Are you the Jim Williams that used to belong to the Belleville, IL
woodcarving club?  If so, how you doin'?  If not, how you doin' anyway?  :o)

 

The fellow whose post is just below yours is the one to talk to about your
situation.  My lil' buddy Joe is "Mr. Mantle" himself.  He has carved more
mantles than Mickey has hit home runs!  I'm sure he will see your post and
offer his help.

 

Have a Happy Easter Jim and everyone else on the list.

 

He is Risen!  Alleluia! 

 

(Note:  Aforementioned exclamation is a personal utterance by the author and
is not intended to incite any discord or strife amongst people on this
list.)  :o)  

 

Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner

The Woodcraft Shop

2724 State St.

Bettendorf, IA 52722

800-397-2278

thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com

www.thewoodcraftshop.com 

 

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs

International Woodcarvers Congress

Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.

PO Box 104

Bettendorf, IA 52722

563-505-2700 (Carol's cell)

563-676-8264 (Larry's cell)

congress at mchsi.com 

www.awcltd.org <http://www.awcltd.org/>  

 

From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Williams
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:02 PM
To: Carvers List
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?

 

Hi
I have been carving for twenty years and have carved a lot of different
things.  Lots of Santas and other figures, Native American busts, relief
carvings, etc.  But I am about to take on a new item.  I have been asked to
carve a basswood mantel piece.  It is 6 foot long and 6 inches thick from
top to bottom.  The customer wants the entire front of the mantel carved
with a scene that is not yet completely determined.  However, I know that he
wants a cabin, mountains in the background, a stream, several deer, flying
ducks, a wolf, trees, etc.  I have just started working with this guy and I
am going to have to come up with a final sketch based on a future discussion
of what his priorities are.  I feel confident that I can provide him with a
quality product that he will enjoy.  My only real problem is trying to
figure out how much to charge him for such a project.  He will provide the
mantel, it is already made.  I will do the carving and then stain it, seal
it and wax it.  I have only carved a few items on commission so far and
could use any help that any one can provide me to figure out what is a
reasonable price.  From sample pictures he has shown me, he wants this
carved fairly deep, not just a shallow relief.
Any commments out there?
Thanks
Jim
 
From: jdillett at thecarvingshop.net
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:10 -0500
Subject: [Woodcarver] What you all carving?

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Just wondering what you all are carving this days. I just finished carving 3
nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns that I made for an Easter
center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket with fruits and nuts) to
go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen. Anyone doing anything spring or
Easter related? Joe Dillett The Carving Shop 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552 (815) 498-9290 phone (815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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Just wondering what you all are carving this days. 

 

I just finished carving 3 nails to go on the table with a crown of thorns
that I made for an Easter center piece. I'm also working on an onlay (basket
with fruits and nuts) to go on a 20 by 48-inch panel for a kitchen.

 

Anyone doing anything spring or Easter related?


Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

 

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net <http://www.thecarvingshop.net/>  [business
web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com <http://www.carvingmagazine.com/>  ['Ask Joe'
column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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