Post #260467 by Tamapoutini on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 9:00 PM

Kia ora, Guys n Gals

Back from a very nice couple of days away; total isolation/quiet in a stunning lakeside 'hut', no kids, no power, no phone (incl cellphone reception!), just rain...

Feeling very refreshed & raring to get back into it! Had about half days carving today...

The new owner of 'Heckle' (California) has requested mother-of-pearl inlays for the eyes & a 'rebind' of where cordage attaches to arm.
The customer is always right...


This piece is going along with him... A Peke-peka (bat) design, made from a beachpebble & leaving much natural surface intact...

Had another good session on the current commission...

And scored a few flitches of NZ native, Macrocarpa. The longest piece is just under 3 1/2 feet long & all are about 3inches thick. Have no idea what Im going to do with them as yet, having fun just staring & imagining the possibilities...

Better invest in a few chisels I suppose... :) TTT