Post #604583 by amate on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 8:27 AM

Big T. This particular piece of hackberry had a lot of insect damage and a deep split up the back. That's why I used it to practice. The crack can easily be disguised when making the pig tails. The insect damage is very evident on the left arms. I have other pieces of hackberry that carved beautifully! I always watch for felled hackberry as I drive around. I have a 6 and a half footer that is seasoning. Hope it doesn't split!

I am using some of my better logs for the next 2 Ku.

and here is another experimental/practice piece.

I also started another PNG figure. He's five feet.

another practice piece with less than perfect wood.

I usually carve the face after the body is roughed out. I'm not sure how I got off track on this. It is my best piece of sycamore.

Finally finished a couple up.