Here is a little bust I did over the past couple of days. It was more an experiment in doing a head with a rather large mustache than anything else. We have a small woodcarvers group that meets once a week at the Grove Community Center and that's where I completed the head. Finished it up once I got home.-
The eye glasses are made from wire...soldered and painted gold then inserted into holes. The neck medallion is made from wood but I used pounded wire for the leather tassels as I didn't want them to break off over time. I think this is a very important thing to remember for those of us that sell their work....Build as much strength into your pieces as you can so they'll stand up to handling, cleaning or any sort of abuse.
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A friend made the comment that he looked like Teddy Roosevelt....hmmmmmm.....I'll have to remember that as I've always wanted to do a figure of him. The secret would be to get that toothy smile!
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More photos in the Gallery!!
Hello Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with your friend, it does look a bit like Teddy. Looks good as usual.
What is "Pounder wire"? I'm not familar with that term.
Lynn, not sure were my brain was when I wrote the prior note - but I do know what pounded wire is, doh.
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