[CV3]

This is a stick I got from Smoky Mountain Woodcarving. I did not know when I ordered it that they had a finish on them. It is a bit of a pain to clean it all off and refinished. but the have a nice shape and dry, I love the color and look of a cedar stick and cane. How ever carving it can be a challenge.

 

[Rad]

I like your work! And yes, the color is nice!

 

[CV3]

Thanks you.

 

[CV3]

Had some time this week to work on this. I will surround the face and back of the top of the cane with leaves.

 

[Rad]

Good work! Keep the pictures coming -- we like pictures!

 

[CV3]

A little progress today on starting the leaves that will surround the head.

 

[CV3]

Textured around the leaves and the grip next I will give the leaves shape and put in the vanes.

 

[Rad]

I like it! Looking really good!

 

[CV3]

On to another step. Giving the leaves some shape.

 

[CV3]

Just a bit of clean up to do the finish. I am waiting for some Waterlox marine tung oil I order.

 

[Rad]

Very, Very nice CV3! It has turned out well -- isn't that Waterlox stuff pricey?

 

[cobalt]

good carving well done .

The pics of the step by step carving where good

keep them coming

 

[CV3]

Yes Rad, waterlox is higher than some but it is worth it to me. I have used it for years. I love tung oil as a finish. Many do not. It is a bit more work. On some woods it darkens more that other finishes will. But It is one of the best protectants. I have had a lot of good results using the marine tung oil on out side projects, sticks and canes.

 

[CV3]

Thanks cobalt. Like you I like to see other work and to be able to follow their process I have learn so much from the carvers that have shared that.