Hey Hey! She's almost done! At least she's looking pretty good at the moment.
I shouldn't say that because I see all of the flaws, but it has been almost a week since I dragged that log out of the woods, so I'm getting antsy to be finished. So tonight I started right in on the eyes and carved them out. Even thought I used the same sweep chisel for both eyes, one ALWAYS ends up slightly larger than the other. ( one of the flaws I was talking about.)
However, Cheryl made the compliment "that at least she doesn't look cross-eyed this time." Thanks hon! Then I moved to the hair.
This is always the fun part.
I have found that it works best for me to start at the tips and work my way up to the top of the head. I used a small veiner for this one, but I have used v tools and various gouges to give a curled look to previous ones.
I had to break out the dremel for the top of the head because of the rotted part.
It shouldn't matter much since it is going to be outside
anyway and the bad part will not be seen. Then came the sanding. Long laborious sanding. Every crack and crevasse. With three
different grits The time just flew by before I knew it it was almost 6 hours later! But I did manage to make a big splash. I still might toy with it a bit more tomorrow, but I think I'll at least get started on the painting. Cheryl
suggested that I put clothes on this one too since I plan on putting it out in the
front yard and her mother is quite offended by nudity. Until then...Enjoy!
I shouldn't say that because I see all of the flaws, but it has been almost a week since I dragged that log out of the woods, so I'm getting antsy to be finished. So tonight I started right in on the eyes and carved them out. Even thought I used the same sweep chisel for both eyes, one ALWAYS ends up slightly larger than the other. ( one of the flaws I was talking about.)
However, Cheryl made the compliment "that at least she doesn't look cross-eyed this time." Thanks hon! Then I moved to the hair.
This is always the fun part.
I have found that it works best for me to start at the tips and work my way up to the top of the head. I used a small veiner for this one, but I have used v tools and various gouges to give a curled look to previous ones.
I had to break out the dremel for the top of the head because of the rotted part. 
It shouldn't matter much since it is going to be outside
anyway and the bad part will not be seen. Then came the sanding. Long laborious sanding. Every crack and crevasse. With three 
different grits The time just flew by before I knew it it was almost 6 hours later! But I did manage to make a big splash. I still might toy with it a bit more tomorrow, but I think I'll at least get started on the painting. Cheryl
suggested that I put clothes on this one too since I plan on putting it out in the
front yard and her mother is quite offended by nudity. Until then...Enjoy!
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