Little Santa's Just in Time for Christmas

These are the Santa's I previously posted as the 7 minute Santa.

They are 1 1/8" long and carved from 1/4" square Poplar.  They have been painted with acrylics and sealed with Deft Clear Satin.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!!!

My Deluxe Offering

Last Saturday the 12th was the second edition of Deluxe in December. It was a great show with a lot going on. Bands, kids crafts, robotics and Roller Derby Girls, just to name a few.


Sara and JD are some great Gals and a blast to work with. If you ever get a chance to go to or show at Deluxe take full advantage. It is a strictly handmade mega show.

7 minute Santa

Over at Beginners Carving Corner and Beyond http://beginnerscarvingcorner.blogspot.com/ a try something new challenge of sorts was issued. I believe Mr. Tom Hindes carved a Santa in a 1/4" square stick in four, yes four, minutes. So I had to give it a try.

Mine is carved in 1/4" square stock Poplar (it was handy) and is about 1 1/8" long. It took me about Seven minutes to get him this far. When I get him painted I will have to post him again.

I have included in the photos a standard number 2 pencil for size comparison.

Enjoy!

Santa Ornaments for this Century!

I either had a moment of brilliance or maybe just a moment. Anyway, I had an idea to make "EMO" Santa's. This is pretty much a spin off of "no see-um's".

They are both from pine. One is from 3/4" stock and the other 1/2" stock.

If you would like to see these guys first hand then you will need to come to "Deluxe" Saturday December 12, th at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. Vist www.deluxeok.net for more information!

A few rare finds

Friday at work my boss and I where discussing a few woodworking books and I brought in one my wife had purchased for me several years ago. He took a look at it and said that he had a few books in his locker that had been there for about 10 years and needed a home. So he gave them to me.

I like things from days past. Though these are not that old as far as I am concerned, but they still have been around awhile.

Take a look.
Basic Woodworking copyright 1978

Machine Woodworking copyright 1956 and 1961

Industrial Arts Woodworking copyright 1972
First edition copyrights 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965

Whittling Workshop in OKC

Hi everyone!

I will be teaching a two hour beginners workshop in Oklahoma City during the Deluxe Craft Camp. It will be held the weekend of September 25-27, 2009

I will be teaching Tom Hindes 5 minute Wizard. Woodcarving Illustrated and Mr. Hindes have graciously provided some educational material. This is a perfect opportunity to get started if you have been curious about carving or whittling. The cost of the course will be minimal by comparison to other courses. The cost will be mostly in supplies.

The class is limited to 15 students. I do not have the exact day or exact cost as yet. This is a heads up for those that may wish to attend to start their planning in that direction. I will add details as I get them. I hope to see you there!

Oklahoma Disciples of Etsy

I got a pleasant surprise today. I have been featured on the Oklahoma Disciples of Etsy blog. You can check it out here: http://disciplesofetsy.blogspot.com/. You can also go directly to the feature here: http://disciplesofetsy.blogspot.com/2009/02/meet-our-members-buckboardwoodworks.html

I think it is a great service the team leaders provide for artists and crafters.