July 2014 – Tony's Fan Carving

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Draw Knife

Picture of using a draw knife to shave the wood down to the thickness good for making the fan birds.it is very important to have a sharp edge to get limited tearing of the wood.

Posted on July 21, 2014July 21, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Crane Fan Bird

Here is a crane I produced-northern white cedar. 6"X6" — Here is a crane I produced-northern white cedar. 6″ X 6″

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Making Blanks

Steps to getting some of my blanks to make the birds. I use a hatchet to pop out a chunk, then trim it down. I then use a draw knife to get the thickness I desire.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Turkey Fan Bird

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Hummingbird with Flower Fan Carving

The Hummingbird and flower are one piece. I little more challenging to make. Flower stem, leaves, and base are separate pieces. This piece is 1 of 4 that turned out. — The Hummingbird and flower are one piece. I little more challenging to make. Flower stem, leaves, and base are separate pieces glued together. This piece is 1 of 4 that turned out.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez · 2 Comments

Peacock Fan Carving II

Peacock made of pine. Approximately 14" wide. Ribbon woven through feathers. — Peacock made of pine. Approximately 14″ wide. Ribbon woven through feathers.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez · 2 Comments

Wood Fan Carving

Here is a non-bird wood fan. Made from Pine. Approximately 12" wide. — Here is a non-bird wood fan. Made from Pine. Approximately 12″ wide.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Riving a for a Fan Bird

Thought I would show a picture of how the feathers were made using a riving knife. the knife is actually splitting the wood, not cutting it. — Thought I would show a picture of how the feathers were made using a riving knife. The knife is actually splitting the wood, not cutting it.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Tony Gonzalez

Hummingbird Wood Fan Carving

This bird is made from northern white cedar from my new supplier from northern Michigan. You can really see the natural beauty of the wood,

I am getting the hang of a more natural look for the hummingbird.

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