
Just can't stop carving no matter what my age lol! The pics you are viewing are of the actual carving.
If you have time, check out my other auctions! Lots more carvings to see!
I do not use a duplicator or replicator like a lot of the chainsaw artists are doing. I get a log or a piece of wood and begin carving. Then I move down to a smaller saw, then the grinders and sanders. Finally I wind them up with chisels. About the wood and sealer. Mostly I use Ozark red cedar and kiln dried pine for my carvings. Both perform well and have less checking than other woods. I use Minwax Helmsman Exterior Spar Urethane for sealer. The carvings get three coats before heading your direction. Care for the carvings would be just like caring for your lawn furniture. When it starts looking dull, simply give it another coat of sealer. I have been carving for over 30 years. I use the chainsaw as a speed tool to remove the wood and shape out the carving. Each piece is a one of a kind and unique. The paint process is applied thin so the wood grain will show through. Then the sealer is applied. So thanks for looking and enjoy the auctions!