Akers Report post Posted September 24, 2021 First attempt at carving a dog. My daughter was happy with it. Back to more practicing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted September 24, 2021 I wished I were more like you and all my first attempts were successes. Terrific!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Very nice. I used to keep a "Dog Log" when I was running my sled team. I never thought of one of those. But training sled dogs doesn't leave much time for anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akers Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Thanks Hardrada, I wish I had smoothed out my beveling around the head a little more. I thought I had it faded out good until I stained it, then my mistakes showed up. Lol. Oh well, at least it wasn't for a paying customer. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akers Report post Posted September 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, tsunkasapa said: Very nice. I used to keep a "Dog Log" when I was running my sled team. I never thought of one of those. But training sled dogs doesn't leave much time for anything else. Thanks tsunkasapa. My daughter started raising and selling golden retrievers, she uses it a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Beautiful work. Always fun jumping on here and seeing talents and abilities put to work. Any daughter would be proud of that fine piece of craftsmanship, 'specially since its from Dad. I am sure there will be even more conversations regarding your work between the two of you. Thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 24, 2021 That is beautiful work! collars next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Thats awesome! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasbeencowboy Report post Posted September 24, 2021 I see the dog has a ball in it's mouth. Any chance your daughter does Flyball? Very nice work on the journal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akers Report post Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Hasbeencowboy said: I see the dog has a ball in it's mouth. Any chance your daughter does Flyball? Very nice work on the journal Thanks everyone. Hasbeenciwboy, I don't think so, I'll have to ask. The dog loves to retrieve anything you throw, especially tennis balls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted October 18, 2021 Good work!!!!! Love it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akers Report post Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 7:04 PM, Jimbob said: Good work!!!!! Love it!! Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted October 20, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 8:54 PM, Akers said: I wish I had smoothed out my beveling around the head a little more. I thought I had it faded out good until I stained it, then my mistakes showed up. Didn't notice it until you brought it up. Looks great and I like the simple borders. Really great job. And like @Hardrada said, I wished all my first attempts were as beautiful as this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akers Report post Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 8:28 AM, JayEhl said: Didn't notice it until you brought it up. Looks great and I like the simple borders. Really great job. And like @Hardrada said, I wished all my first attempts were as beautiful as this! Thank you Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
