March 2015 – Tony's Fan Carving

Posted on March 24, 2015May 12, 2015 by Tony Gonzalez

My display at a wood carving show

Pictures of my display at the 35th Annual Metro Wood Carvers Show this past weekend. http://www.metrocarvers.com/ — Pictures of my display at the 35th Annual Metro Wood Carvers Show this past weekend.
http://www.metrocarvers.com/

20150321_131801 — I got 1st place for my Peacock in the “Whittled Pieces” category and an honorable mention for my Dove in the “Miscellaneous & Ornamental” category. I am very pleased and appreciate the awards, especially amongst all the talent at the show.

Posted on March 14, 2015March 14, 2015 by Tony Gonzalez

Process of the peacock fan carving.

Riving of my peacock made from northern white cedar

Riving.

Giving the bird a soaking in hot water before bending the feathers.

Soaking the wood is necessary so the feathers will bend and not break when fanning out.

Completed peacock gan carving.

A small fan is created on the head in the same manner.