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/
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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.

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Process of the peacock fan carving.

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Riving of my peacock made from northern white cedar

Riving.

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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.

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Completed peacock gan carving.

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