This makes about the 4th or 5th time I've done one of these characters and they always seem to be the first to leave the ranch. This time I fired up the propane torch, told the Grandkids to stand back, and proceeded to burn up his hat to the point that the entire crown went up in smoke. Had to cut an opening for his right ear the a few drops of epoxy held everything in place. I use some of the left over epoxy to give him several blisters on the top of his head.
Anyway, hope you like him and I'll look forward to your comments. More photos in the Gallery album.
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteYour talent never stops amazing me. I work to someday be able to pull off part of what you can do, with what seems like minimal effort. Thank you very much for all you provide to us "wannabe" caricature carvers. Keep up the fantastic work. Thanks again.
Lynn,
ReplyDelete'Don't go roping is a storm', is one of my all time favorites that you have done. It is so very humorous, to me at least. Thanks for doing another one - a nice surprise.
Ron
PS You and Judy take you're time and enjoy the family - all of us will still be here.
Lynn and Judy, I agree with Ron. Take all the time you want for your family and enjoy them, we'll be right here waitin' for ya'.
ReplyDeleteGW
Tooooo funny! and the expression of, Wha' happend" is classic. Your getting to be quite creative with that ole propane torch.
ReplyDeleteThanx too for the measurments on the Gabby bust body part.
Carving can wait, but kids are at a certain age only once in their lifetime so you guys spend your time being active with them youngin's.
Lynn, WHOOPS, no pictures in the Gallery.
ReplyDeleteWhoops!! Fixed it. Sorry!!
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ReplyDeleteHow did you create the umbrella? - Ken
The umbrella is just soldered wire with thin copper soldered to the framework to represent burnt cloth.
ReplyDeleteLynn, What is the gage of the wire you used on the umbrella and on the shaft of the umbrella? Thanks
ReplyDeleteI used welding and brazing rod for the framework and thin copper for the cloth. Not an easy job.
ReplyDeleteLynn, Another nice one. Did you repaint the eyes after the torch job?
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I only torched the hat not the head. Otherwise I would have burnt off all the facial details. Just painted everything black and then blended it into yellow ochre and straight yellow as I went down the body. I also added a little red iron oxide to the nose and cheeks and some red to the neckerchief just for some additional color.
ReplyDeleteI feel this way most days !
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