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Carved and glued the tail on today. Tomorrow add the feathers to the tail and detail the talons and fish.
Having fun with the feathers. I tried a new technique of dragging the tip in a u shape and I really like the effect it gives for the body and leg feathers. It looks natural yet random and active.
Defined the head and body today…
Defining the talons, fish and base. Trying to lighten this heavy red oak to make it easier to move around. It’s going on a 17” diameter stump, so the base will be carved to match it.
Little by little… it’s taking shape. The manpa multicutter is working great to concave these wings!
Feathers are the fun part on eagles. The bottom side will be tougher because of the curve. I will most likely reposition the log so I have easier access. The chain hoist is a big help for this.
I’ve got the wings added on. Now I can have some fun making them look good by refining the form and adding the feather pattern. I’m hoping create some convincing action with this piece.
Taking shape…
Getting this fat chunk of red oak ready for my next project. What is it? Here’s a challenging hint, it rhymes with legal.
A 5.5 ft. black bear for a big Baylor fan in TX. What a nice space for a carving! This bear style was inspired by a bear made by Jeff Mohr. It was my first time trying ears like this. I think they look more realistic this way. My son, Miciah, helped me out a lot on this one. Way to go Miciah! Thank you!
A black bear holding a solar lantern for the entrance of this beautiful new home in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina
30 cherry seals with satin finish.
30 cherry 12” diameter town seals for Maiden, NC. Boy, I love the look of that cherry with the satin clear coat.
Another coat rack for a friend’s wedding. This was a collaboration. My friend turned the walnut pegs and I made the carved background. Finished with a satin clear coat.
Using the CNC router to help make 30 cherry town seals for the town of Maiden, NC
This 6 ft. dimensional sign is made from layers of weatherproof sign foam. The letters are gilded with real copper leaf. The bracket was custom made by a friend. This was made for the local Inn in our small town. The Sugar Maple Inn.
A fun sign for our local bakery. #thecopperkettlebakery
Had some fun with some wood scraps at a recent carving show.
Carving at the entrance of the Bristol Farm Expo this weekend. We had a great turn out yesterday. Come on by if you’re in the area.
Finished up these signs for a school in NYC.
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Mad Hatter Engagement Ring Holder

Custom Sculpture & Sign Co. March 25, 2014 6 Comments

One of the mediums to create sculpture is epoxy clay. This clay is used for sculpture and taxidermy and gives you about a 2 hr. work time before it starts to harden. the advantage is it dries to a very durable, hard plastic without the need for a kiln. Once cured it is grindable and sandable and can be added to with more clay.  It is a perfect medium for small, detailed sculptures or prototypes like this mad hatter. This customer, (A soldier in Afghanistan),  sent me a picture of this mad hatter design that has two hats. The large hat comes off to reveal a smaller hat with an engagement ring in it. A clever idea… Here are some pics to show the process.

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Once the details were complete, it could be painted with multiple coats of acrylic paint and finished with a clear coat satin spray.

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Then, the base was created with moss and flowers…

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Here are the finished pics…

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Here he is with the big hat off.

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CategoriesMisc, Misc. Design, Ornamental, Pottery, Uncategorized
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6 Comments

  1. Marcia Edwards March 25, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Wonderful and whimsical. Profound words.

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  2. CJ March 25, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    So creative!

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  3. Kay Rubendall March 25, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    What a clever idea and well done, Kris!

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  4. Cadence Williams May 6, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Kris – Your customer, The “soldier in Afghanistan”, is my new fiance. He proposed on May 2nd and I happily said yes!
    I can not tell you how PERFECT this sculpture is. 🙂
    Alice in Wonderland is my all time fave, and I don’t believe a better job could have been done on the Mad Hatter… I LOVE IT!!!
    Wonderful wonderful work. Thank you. .

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  5. customwoodcarvings July 3, 2016 at 12:54 am

    Reblogged this on craftedclaycom.

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  6. Have you tried Epoxy Clay on your carvings? – Custom Wood Carvings & More December 22, 2016 at 2:35 am

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