Today I found myself heading into town for a trip that included a stop at the hardware store. I took advantage of being there to look for some Dremel tips. The didn't have the individual tip I was looking for. I ended up getting this, instead. I think I've got enough tips for quite a … Continue reading The wonkiest
wood carving
Maple spoon; an unexpected experiment
Today was another hot one, which made it a good day to finally go into the basement and see what I could do with the various pieces of wood I've brought down there. Since getting my wood carving kit, I haven't had much chance to make things with it. I used the spoon blank it … Continue reading Maple spoon; an unexpected experiment
Share this:
Wood carving: lilac wood hair pin
I am actually not sure I would even call making this hair pin "carving"! I used the natural shape of the piece of wood, and just sort of whittled away a bit. The wood was already very close to the size needed. I didn't take a "before" picture, but you can see what the branch … Continue reading Wood carving: lilac wood hair pin
Share this:
Carving progress: it’s finished!
I am happy to say that I have finally finished my first attempt at carving! Yay! My trip into town was successful, in that I found a teeny tiny tip for my Dremel. Saffron made sure to check it out, too! I discovered something when I went to put it on my Dremel, though. It … Continue reading Carving progress: it’s finished!
Share this:
Spoon carving progress
Today, I got some really good progress on my practice carving, using the spoon blank that came with my carving kit. Also, the basement is nice and cool. 🙂 I was down to cutting the last few divots out of the morel mushroom on the end of the spoon, so that didn't take long. I … Continue reading Spoon carving progress
Share this:
Yes, I got kitten pictures for you!
I just couldn't let a day go buy without kitten pictures, could I? Well, yes, I could, but I don't want to. 🙂 Our scorcher of a day was finally cooled down by a lovely rainfall - storms will once again go right past us, it looks like - so no chance to make use … Continue reading Yes, I got kitten pictures for you!
Share this:
Carving with kittens: a story in photos
So, today wasn't a very productive day. I managed to get some watering and weeding, but just didn't have the spoons left to do more outside. In an attempt to get at least something done today, I decided to continue practice carving on the spoon blank that came with my carving kit. After my husband … Continue reading Carving with kittens: a story in photos
Share this:
Well, that didn’t quite work out
Today, I finally made it down to the basement to do some practice carving, using the spoon blank that came with the carving kit. While talking to one of my daughters about my mother's request to carve her a mushroom, she had a brilliant suggestion. Make a spoon with a mushroom at the end of … Continue reading Well, that didn’t quite work out
Share this:
First attempt at wood carving
I just couldn't wait to try out the new carving knives! I ended up using only two of them, though. After looking at the bits and pieces in the basement, I chose a small piece of lilac to practice on. It is resting on the leather breastplate my husband made for me. I was not … Continue reading First attempt at wood carving
