Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions. Very interesting, I feel as if I should really make the effort and have a go.
Sorry for asking you again to answer the questions when you already had. I'm still getting used to this site and for some reason I expected your answer to appear on my page, not here and I also thought I would receive an automated notification by email. But I got there in the end Thanks again
Brian
Hi Brian,
Good questions. Started out as a woman thing, I wanted it, and didn't want to pay for it, as I thought I could do it myself.
Yes I work from home, I have a work shop.
Many different woods, too many to name right now.
I use to have a place in Pennsylvania that I got my wood, but they have since closed. I have a lot of wood here. I try very hard to only get wood that people replant the trees or the trees came down from storms.
Much of the wood I get is dried already, but if not sometimes I wax the ends, and leave it for a year or longer.
Never stain the woods, as I like the natural color of the wood, and think people should know what the real color is. I wax the wood to a high polish though and really looks nice. However, if I am doing a realistic carving I burn them, may be paint them after that with an air brush The paint would be thin like tea, and many many coats of paint so the burning would still show through.
Favorite tools? Oh my yes! However I love sanding by hand, and carving with knives by hand, I think the workmanship is so much better.
I only do orders. I have sold all over USA, Germany, Sweden, Holland, Japan, Australia, to name a few.
Hope this helps answer some of your questions.
Sal-Lee
Some questions about your carvings.
Was this a hobby that became your profession?
Do you work from home?
Do you use different types of wood?
Do you have a store of wood to draw upon or buy it as you need it?
Does the wood have to dry, cure, age, whatever the proper term is, before you can use it?
Do you paint/stain the carvings yourself as well as carve them?
Do you have favorite tools?
Is the work commissioned, if not how do you sell the pieces?
Err...I guess that will do ...for now... :-))
You don't have to answer all of these questions Sallee but as a carpenter I've always entertained the notion of having a go but I'm not really artistic, can't draw or sketch at all. And I assume that a reasonable degree of artistic skill is essential?
Nice to see you in chat today, talk to you soon.
Brian
Sorry we were in mid chat and I got distracted by the phone and Heather (Mrs Bul), arriving home, so I missed your departure. She sends her love as do I and even bigger hugs :-))
Brian and Het
Yes, I took all the photos in 2006 in either South Africa or Botswana. My other trips pics are on film, not digital. Thank you for the comment. Who is the cat in your picture?
Sal-Lee, Thaks for all the lovely comments on my photos. Glad you enjoyed them. I am also a big wildlife lover and wish I could earn my living at it.
I am not creative enough to draw, paint or scupt but I love my photography.
Deborah
Self-discipline is often estimated as an important component to be effective - be it research or profession or personal life. The traditional concept of discipline seems to be deceiving. It is often recognized as something that is associated with a set of firm guidelines, worry, power, exterior management and penalties. The misconception is probably a impact of the unnecessary attempt of most
With any Disciple Now program the key to creating it excellent is what you do with it. You can buy the best components on the globe but if they are not used effectively they will be of no use to you. One of the best methods you can create the little number of components you have bought much more efficient is to start up the ground and allow conversation.Many instructors and little number of
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Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions. Very interesting, I feel as if I should really make the effort and have a go.
Sorry for asking you again to answer the questions when you already had. I'm still getting used to this site and for some reason I expected your answer to appear on my page, not here and I also thought I would receive an automated notification by email. But I got there in the end Thanks again
Brian
Good questions. Started out as a woman thing, I wanted it, and didn't want to pay for it, as I thought I could do it myself.
Yes I work from home, I have a work shop.
Many different woods, too many to name right now.
I use to have a place in Pennsylvania that I got my wood, but they have since closed. I have a lot of wood here. I try very hard to only get wood that people replant the trees or the trees came down from storms.
Much of the wood I get is dried already, but if not sometimes I wax the ends, and leave it for a year or longer.
Never stain the woods, as I like the natural color of the wood, and think people should know what the real color is. I wax the wood to a high polish though and really looks nice. However, if I am doing a realistic carving I burn them, may be paint them after that with an air brush The paint would be thin like tea, and many many coats of paint so the burning would still show through.
Favorite tools? Oh my yes! However I love sanding by hand, and carving with knives by hand, I think the workmanship is so much better.
I only do orders. I have sold all over USA, Germany, Sweden, Holland, Japan, Australia, to name a few.
Hope this helps answer some of your questions.
Sal-Lee
Some questions about your carvings.
Was this a hobby that became your profession?
Do you work from home?
Do you use different types of wood?
Do you have a store of wood to draw upon or buy it as you need it?
Does the wood have to dry, cure, age, whatever the proper term is, before you can use it?
Do you paint/stain the carvings yourself as well as carve them?
Do you have favorite tools?
Is the work commissioned, if not how do you sell the pieces?
Err...I guess that will do ...for now... :-))
You don't have to answer all of these questions Sallee but as a carpenter I've always entertained the notion of having a go but I'm not really artistic, can't draw or sketch at all. And I assume that a reasonable degree of artistic skill is essential?
Nice to see you in chat today, talk to you soon.
Brian
Sorry we were in mid chat and I got distracted by the phone and Heather (Mrs Bul), arriving home, so I missed your departure. She sends her love as do I and even bigger hugs :-))
Brian and Het
Hi Sallee - How is this for wood art of a peregrine falcon? A local artist in Boise made it.jb
I am not creative enough to draw, paint or scupt but I love my photography.
Deborah
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Self-discipline is often estimated as an important component to be effective - be it research or profession or personal life. The traditional concept of discipline seems to be deceiving. It is often recognized as something that is associated with a set of firm guidelines, worry, power, exterior management and penalties. The misconception is probably a impact of the unnecessary attempt of mostDisciple Now Curriculum - Open Up the Floor
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