As I haven't carved a Cook for quite sometime and as the wife and I will be heading up to Coffeeville, Kansas with our Chuckwagon the first of October for Dalton Defender Days, I thought I'd whip out another little piece to set on the Chuck Box lid. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to sell it! -
Not much new with this one as I've pretty well explained the process of making him. The cup is made from tin roof flashing which I polished up after soldering and gave a coat of clear laquer. I decided to just use the horseshoe mount to keep the cost of the piece down. I haven't decided on what type of design to use on the apron but will try and come up with something unique to make him different from the others.
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Anyway, hope you like him. A few more photos in the Gallery and comments welcome as always.
Love your blog I LOVE the NO OBAMA carving! How AWSOME is that!!! I can't wait to follow your next post....nice to see there are other woodcarvers out there. ( full time perhaps?)
ReplyDeleteHello Lynn, I really like your camp cooks. Years ago you were featured at the Dayton show and I was able to see some of your camp cooks at that time. It was a real thrill to just get to hold one. Just curious how tall this one is less the base. I will guess it's about 9-1/2" tall. Great job, I sure hope to see the finished project after painting.....Myron
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ReplyDeleteAnother great carving. I'm almost finished with a pair of boots and was motived by the cook. So, I went wwaayyy back and reviewed your step-by-step cook. Think that will be my next effort this fall.
What type of tip or tips are you using to do the wood burning? I'm looking to purchase a burner.
Good luck in Coffeeville -
Ron
Eugene, OR
Ron...I use a small slanted tip to burn the detail lines. Good luck on the cook and let me know if you need any help.
ReplyDeletedo you use self-etching paint on the copper additions on the coffee pot or do you just paint the acrylics straight on...or does it matter either way??
ReplyDeletegreat carving, I have always enjoyed your cooks. Especially that big one you did some years ago with the cowboys lining up for chow next to the wagon.
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