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gekepko
03-23-2014, 08:47 AM
This is my first posting of carvings that I've done.

The first two photos are of a rocker I made for my granddaughter's first birthday. I found the pattern for the bear on the pattern sharing forum. The plans for the rocker are from Family Tradition Ponys. I made the rocker out of cherry with a satin Arm R Seal finish by General Finishes. I used Createx acrylics to paint the carving.

The third photo is a plaque I made for my wife for her birthday. I found the double hearts on the pattern sharing forum. I used Photoshop Elements 10 to edit the photos for the carving. The plaque was carved from cherry and finished with a Van Dyke Brown glaze.

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RMarkey
03-23-2014, 09:40 AM
Impressive. Those photos carved out very well.

SteveNelson46
03-23-2014, 10:03 AM
Impressive indeed! I really like the rocker. Did you use the Carvewright to cut out the parts?

EDIT: I edited the above after reading your post a little more thoroughly.

CW-HAL9000
03-23-2014, 10:07 AM
excellent detail in the carved wood photos!

RogerB
03-23-2014, 10:12 AM
Very nice . but there are two little one's . I think ya need one more. It's nice to have on a warm summer night sitting out side. One on each side of you.;)

blhutchens
03-23-2014, 01:50 PM
Beautiful work. Looks like the grandkids and mama are happy!!

dbemus
03-23-2014, 02:40 PM
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing details on the finishes and sources. Grandkids and Grandma will be tinkled pink!

SharonB
03-23-2014, 03:35 PM
That is a very unique rocking chair pattern and it looks great with the Bear carving you've chosen. The plaque with the grandchildren came out exceptionally well. Congratulations on jobs well done.

rmock
03-23-2014, 03:37 PM
Great work, the rocker is awesome and the plaque is just great love the portraits!!

Smoken D
03-23-2014, 05:09 PM
Excellent job on both, they came out Great!

TerryT
03-23-2014, 05:50 PM
Very nice work. Both projects turned out great!

gekepko
03-23-2014, 07:51 PM
Thank you all for the kind words - they are greatly appreciated. RogerB - the girls in the family get a rocking chair for their first birthday and the boys get a Harley Davidson motorcycle rocking "horse".

diane
08-29-2014, 09:18 PM
What did you do in Photoshop Elements to get the photos to turn out so well for carving? I would love to learn your process.

DocWheeler
08-30-2014, 10:08 AM
Very nice work, great woodworking and artistry.

Bigtyme
08-30-2014, 10:24 AM
Really nice work. The painting is super. I am sure all will love the pieces...

Chip
08-30-2014, 05:04 PM
I am impressed!

Scott31
03-10-2015, 06:40 PM
Very nice....

zan29
03-10-2015, 07:30 PM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

ridgecrest
03-10-2015, 07:39 PM
Really nice work gekepko! Thanks for sharing.