A couple of photos of a bird partially made then completed.

Here is Glen’s crash course in fan carving. He is the reason I got into fan carving about 5 year ago.

These photos are from the Macomb Daily photo archives. I did not make the paper, but some photos were still published online.  Here is the link: http://media.macombdaily.com/2015/07/19/old-mill-art-and-crafts-festival-in-utica-2/#23

It is nice to get some professional photos on the blog.

So, one winter Saturday morning, I got my coffee, sat on the couch, and tuned in to one of my favorite woodworking shows, The Woodwright’s Shop. A show where woodworking is done without power tools.  Looking forward to seeing what type of furniture I was going to watch get built that day, a fellow Michigander (Glen Van Antwerp) appeared on the North Carolina based show, with these fan-carvings.  With a bit of disappointment, I continued to watch.  What I saw next absolutely amazed me.  Watching this art called fan-carving.  I was amazed! Within minutes of watch the show, I grabbed a piece of cedar and started whittling away and I made my first fan-carving. I have been hooked ever since. So, this is where it all began.  If you have a half hour to kill, it is very interesting to watch. Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_wR-lU0-14

I just want to thank everyone for bearing the heat and coming out to the show. A lot of birdies found some new homes this weekend. It was great talking to people,  and I even saw some familiar faces. Thanks agian!

I tried this once, about 5 years ago. Decided to give ot another go. All one piece of wood. 2 for 1.

These little guys are a bit more challenging to make with my big hands. Northern White Cedar.

I will be sellling my birds here in a few weeks.
http://mfea.org/event/old-mill-arts-crafts/

Sentinel

Possibly one of my favorite birds yet. Beatiful colors, full wings and tail, and it is dainty.  Yes, I said dainty.  I can’t wait to get a string on it and see it fly.