Snowman Preacher

Snowman I created for a commission.  This is my take on a snowman preacher.

Complete with collection plate and his favorite book.  The hands were carved separately then attached as was the hat.  The nose is bamboo.  He stands 7" tall and is carved from basswood.

I keep thinking that I will take pictures through out the process but then don't once I get started and get focused on completing the carving.  Oh well maybe someday.

Go carve something.

Bruce

Bet Your Dentist Isn't This Cool

Snowman Dentist

I carved this snowman for my longtime dentist and his wife.  I knew thew would get a kick out of it as they are also avid crafters and artists. 

The snow man is made in three pieces.  The body was carved from aspen.  The glove and tooth and glove and toothbrush were carved from basswood.  If I do something like this again I will paint it before I glue it together.  The painting turned out to be more of a challenge than carving.  Also a tip the nose and eyes for the snow man were carved from a bamboo chopstick.  I like to use bamboo for those as it is stronger for these small pieces than regular carving wood.

Go carve something.

Bruce

Currently on my Bench

Here are some of the items currently on my bench.

More to come.

Go Carve Something.

Bruce

Cool Deputy Snowman

Here is one of my latest carvings and designs.  This little guy is a Texas Snowman complete with his deputy badge.

Sheriff Santa is still on the bench but should arrive in the next week or so.

He is basswood (Linden) and about 6 inches tall.
Go make some wood chips.

Bruce