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**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 06:47 PM

I haven't done to much other than carving lately. Here is a photo journal of a carving I just finished. This is for Harry when he returns

On this project I and 4 other carvers were mentored by Rick Ferry a carving supply dealer and wonderful Hobo carver. He sent out the blank, photos and everything and helped out along the way.

Here is the blank and the photos of what the project is supposed to look like. He is a goofy looking little hillbilly

Corey

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 06:51 PM

So I get started on my project by blocking in the figure.

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 06:54 PM

More blocking in and start work on that goofy hat.

Corey

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 06:56 PM

More progress...

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 06:58 PM

More shaping and putting carving in the arms and putting the hands into the pockets.

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 07:01 PM

Here the suspenders get carved in.

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 07:08 PM

Bang.... I hit a real stopper at this point. I was having a lot of trouble carving the face and was making a mess of it and on top of that I broke the nose off. I considered tossing it in the garbage at this point but I consulted my mentor and he advised I could either make a clean cut and glue new material on or carve a new face. I decided to carve a new face. Here is the mess at this point

Corey

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 07:11 PM

So I tried to erase the other mess and start with more of a clean slate so to speak. I know at this point I want a fat face to go with the body so here goes....

**challagan** · 05-10-2008, 07:13 PM

The final figure... still needs to be painted but I have to travel next week. Considering where it was head I am happy with it. Harry all the photos were for you buddy!

Corey

AxlMyk · 05-10-2008, 07:16 PM

I like the new face. Turned out great.

05-10-2008, 06:47 PM	#1
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! For Harry - A Carving Photo Journal I haven't done to much other than carving lately. Here is a photo journal of a carving I just finished. This is for Harry when he returns On this project I and 4 other carvers were mentored by Rick Ferry a carving supply dealer and wonderful Hobo carver. He sent out the blank, photos and everything and helped out along the way. Here is the blank and the photos of what the project is supposed to look like. He is a goofy looking little hillbilly Corey Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 05-10-2008 at 07:30 PM.
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05-10-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! So I get started on my project by blocking in the figure. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 06:54 PM	#3
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! More blocking in and start work on that goofy hat. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! More progress... __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! More shaping and putting carving in the arms and putting the hands into the pockets. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 07:01 PM	#6
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Here the suspenders get carved in. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/ Last edited by challagan; 05-10-2008 at 07:05 PM.
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05-10-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Bang.... I hit a real stopper at this point. I was having a lot of trouble carving the face and was making a mess of it and on top of that I broke the nose off. I considered tossing it in the garbage at this point but I consulted my mentor and he advised I could either make a clean cut and glue new material on or carve a new face. I decided to carve a new face. Here is the mess at this point Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 07:11 PM	#8
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! So I tried to erase the other mess and start with more of a clean slate so to speak. I know at this point I want a fat face to go with the body so here goes.... __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 07:13 PM	#9
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! The final figure... still needs to be painted but I have to travel next week. Considering where it was head I am happy with it. Harry all the photos were for you buddy! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-10-2008, 07:16 PM	#10
AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,016 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! I like the new face. Turned out great. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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