Originally published on September 30, 2009
Now that’s a stretch! I think this carving really turned out great and even though I didn’t add that second figure it ended up just the way it should have.
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One thing we have to remember is that the larger the piece the harder the sell. That is another reason I decided to keep it in the single figure category. I have no doubt that this cowpoke will not be around the Out West diggs for too long.
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In figuring out the details to add to this scene I knew that there should be a coffee pot setting on the stove but that left the two areas on either side. The basket of split wood took care of the larger spot and a spilled bottle of whiskey the smaller one. The little can of beans was something that could have easily been left out but its addition really finishes everything off nicely.
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I weathered the stove with a little Red Iron Oxide to indicate some rust and then dry brushed it with straight White. Once it was in place I filled the ash pit with a dollop of ModPodge and then sprinkled in some ash from my real stove. Once that was dry I lightly sprinkled some more ash on the stove tray and around the floor where ash would normally accumulate when loading wood. Very carefully I sprayed it down with Testors Dullcote and once dry came back and hit it again just to make sure. Once the Dullcote dries the ash looks as it should.
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This was a fun piece to do and there are quite a few photos. I hope you like him and look forward to your comments.
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I needed a little “pick me up” this morning and this fella does just that! That scene is exquisitely done. You can almost feel the warmth from his stove and hear him stretching! Thanks for posting him. The smiles he generates gives me the lift I needed to start the day!
Thanks also for the green safety tape tip, that stuff is way better than the stuff I was using. My fingers appreciate it. 🤣. I hope you and Judy are doing well.
Susan