ditchman Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 33 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: And a nice Opinel blade fitted as well !! now yer talkin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Might be easier than finding enough pieces of antler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Unfortunately it's not up to me would look great just oiled but let's hope even better with a drop of colour ....I reckon would make a brilliant umbrella handle as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Looks amazing! I think adding color would take away from it. Mabey get at it with a wood burner. Edited July 11, 2019 by NoBodyImportant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Yeah but not up to me it's an order so like most crafters you go by what people tell you not what you necessary think is right 😒... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Yeah but not up to me it's an order so like most crafters you go by what people tell you not what you necessary think is right 😒... Oh I missed that. Looks great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I know where you're coming from and at times you can see things that the grain lays and think that where you'd like to stop. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Cracking looking black lab in the first picture. Fantastic carvings thanks for posting and what sort of prices are your sticks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 12 hours ago, figgy said: Cracking looking black lab in the first picture. Fantastic carvings thanks for posting and what sort of prices are your sticks ? I think you'll find that Lab is a Cocker figgy? I tend to agree, it would be nice left unpainted, so it could build up character through use!..........A question please.....does the paint not rub off with use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, panoma1 said: I think you'll find that Lab is a Cocker figgy? I tend to agree, it would be nice left unpainted, so it could build up character through use!..........A question please.....does the paint not rub off with use? I know I was just jesting. When my black Cocker comes back from the groomers totally shaved he looks like a lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 hours ago, panoma1 said: I think you'll find that Lab is a Cocker figgy? I tend to agree, it would be nice left unpainted, so it could build up character through use!..........A question please.....does the paint not rub off with use? Yes after time it will rub off but as this is as such a crock you don't actually hold on paint work as such even the dogs are on the bend so doesn't affect them to much but the acrylic paints I use are hard wearing. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Eyes now set in and some of the feathering added.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Eyes now set in and some of the feathering added.... And the first offering up to the shank. .. Edited July 13, 2019 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Now comes the hard work and lot of hand sanding to get the bulk of the waste wood off and get the right shape of the head to shank looking right. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Not exactly gun barrel but not to a bad for a countryman's stick ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 alll that needs is the oil from your hands...................................... cant understand why folk spend loads of money on having their room plastered only for them to put bloody wallpaper on...........know wot i mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank1 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 That Mallard headed stick is stunning , genuinely one of the best sticks I have seen . You have an amazing talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks Guys for your kind words. .👍 And ditchy I know what you're saying, but what do you do ?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have now been sent a picture of the cocker spaniel that I have been working on some I when first talking to the chap who ordered it he answer was it's a black cocker now turns out it has a white bib and chin. .so I've at this late stage had to add some colour. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 14/07/2019 at 13:46, gamekeeper1960 said: Now comes the hard work and lot of hand sanding to get the bulk of the waste wood off and get the right shape of the head to shank looking right. .. wouldn't do any more with this other than an oil finish, first class work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Just now, Saltings said: wouldn't do any more with this other than an oil finish, first class work Unfortunately not my call.. it like me telling Fords to leave the paint off my new Fiesta lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 minute ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Unfortunately not my call.. it like me telling Fords to leave the paint off my new Fiesta lol.... either way it will be stunning gifted chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Thanks Saltings 👍... Edited July 16, 2019 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Love the spaniel, so intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Thanks for your kind words I must admit I'm now getting back into it but I'm wishing I had more time. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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