Thanks ! Without the base, around 7 cm (~3 in). I'm pretty pleased with the silhouette as well even though the picture does not show it well...
Second project so far - Barn Owl (Hazel - sanded, cherry stained)
3 years ago by Marechan to c/whittling
clay_pidgin 1 point 3 years ago
Hoo, pretty good! Where do you get suitable wood, and what types have you found most suitable?
Marechan 1 point 3 years ago
Thanks ! Mostly from my garden, from pruning trees. So far I also tried pine (too fibrous to my taste), horse chestnut (pretty much like hazel but harder) and a piece of bicentennial oak which dulled my blades in a eyeblink. Next up I have some thuya and beech to play with.
clay_pidgin 1 point 3 years ago
Neat. I've never considered whittling before - I found this post from /local. What sort of tools do you use? I assume it's not just a pocket knife like you see in movies? (And sandpaper and stain obviously)
Marechan 2 points 3 years ago
For this one, actually yes only a pocket knife (opinel folding knife) but now I have opted for a more ergonomic knife (shorter blade and larger handle) and I also have a hook blade for hollow forms such as spoons.
clay_pidgin 1 point 3 years ago
Thank you for the info. I've been looking for my next hobby.
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For people who like to carve things out of wood
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Lovely little owl. How tall is it actually? I like the detail on the face being asymmetric as it's looking sidewards.
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