I just wanted to show/say what I do for cedar blanks. I have been getting cedar logs from a co-worker of mine from fallen trees in northern Michigan. A 3ft, 10″ diameter log goes a long way. So, I often wonder what other fan carvers do. I know some people keep the cedar sealed up in the freezer which will preserve it for a long time. Unfortunately, I never know when I am going to carve so waiting for the wood to thaw is not for me. I processed a log last November  (2015) and have kept the blanks In a 5 gallon bucket filled with water, trying to keep any air out. I periodically change the water out about every 2 months. The oils from the wood leach out and develop a slimy film on the wood. It is a bit cumbersome, but I rinse the film off and add fresh water to the bucket. So, 8 months later, the wood seems to hold up fine. I store the wood in the basement where it is dark and cool.Here are some exciting pictures of my blanks in the bucket and laid out on my daughters picnic table to take some inventory. I have about 80 blanks ready for creation…