Making a Flintlock Pistol - Part 3

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Making a Flintlock Pistol - Part 2

We apologize for the shaky movements during this video.  Will try and calm down things in the next one.


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Making a Flintlock Pistol - Part 1

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Rendezvous Bound

Here's the last one I managed to finish before next weekend's Charlotte, NC Woodcarving show.  It's a little more realistic than my usual fare but that seems to be the direction I'm heading now.  Stands about 12" with the oak base.  Hope you like him.  No photos in the Gallery on this one.

Touch the Stars

I think this is another example of my best work.  Maybe that cataract operation paid off after all.  Whatever, I really like this one.  As I've mentioned before, I've been trying to be a little more realistic with some of my pieces.  The treatment of the eyes on this one accomplished that nicely.    I decided to keep the facial decoration to a minimum and the two white lines were just enough to give a fierce appearance while not obscuring the subjects features.

The shield design is partially from one I found while researching on the web but I modified it quite a bit from the original.  Instead of domed tacks, this time I use some very small brass bells.  Such things were actual trade items Native Americans sought for decoration.  

There are more photos in the Gallery and I will look forward to your comments as I always do.

Making Earrings - Part 2

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Making Earrings - Part 1

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Painting a Native American Head - Part 1

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Attaching a Native American Hair Braid - Part 2

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Attaching a Native American Hair Braid - Part 1

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