Nittany Lion: Carving is done. Next step is...

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I know I have several things in progress.  But, today I finished the carving part of the Nittany Lion bust.
At the end, there is always lots more sanding than I plan.  This project was no exception. 

 

















The photos show the bust just needing a lot of sanding.

After sanding and finishing with Natural MinWax Stain, I added the blue and white stripes of Penn State.  The blue is a blue stain and the white is a brilliant white acrylic.

I sanded down to a 600 level.  The surface is very smooth.  If you touch your finger on the display over the lion you can feel that it almost feels like stone! 
But seriously, since oak is so hard, the surface gets very smooth.

What is next"  The bust will be mounted on an oak rod attached to a black marble/slate foundation.  I'll tilt it forward a bit so it gives the impression of looking down at you... as in a tasty morsel?

I will put the finished project on my Etsy shop at:
https:\\www.youwoodlikethis.etsy.com

I plan to have it ready by June 15th for the Maker Faire in Raleigh.

Work in Progress. Nittany Lion Statue

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5/10: It started as a block of oak, 3 x 3 x 6-in.

I draw some milestones on the wood, then rough out major features.

5/13: I cut in layers, working on several areas at a time.  As a layer is completed, I draw some milestones as guides for the next layer.  The wood is on a print out of a picture of the statue on the Penn State campus.

5/14: Now the ears, eyes, and mouth are starting to take shape

I'll be sure to fix the right eye.

A little blow

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If you get a mustache or smile whistle, what could you get to top it?  What could you get to disguise yourself as just another face in the crowd?

THE NOSE WHISTLE

You don't blow it with your nose!  It is another in the Disguise Series. 

Researches have identified 14 different kinds of noses.
http://bodyodd.nbcnews.com/_news/2011/08/02/7181806-there-are-14-different-kinds-of-noses-study-claims?lite
However, according to the article, "It doesn't appear to take into account African noses, Asian noses, Latino noses and the various other non-European and non-Israeli types of noses. A complete study would include noses from the wide spectrum of ethnicities."    Still, the article reports, "The turned up, or "celestial nose," was the most common shape in Europe, seen on 22 percent of the profile shots from this region. The research also considered it the "most attractive" snout shape, and its edge is sharper than a snub nose, which is smaller, slightly rounder and slopes upward at the tip."

So here is my contribution.  The first one is not one of the most popular or most attractive varieties.  It is just a simple nose to help you go incognito.

You will be able to buy any or all of these at my shop at
www.youwoodlikethis.etsy.com  after Dec. 8.   That does leave enough time for shipping in the USA.

I suspect that there will be variations on the Nose Disguise theme.  Any suggestions are most welcome.

Hal's email is hal2009@att.net.
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Note that Phaal Nap (Fail Nap) is a pseudonym, nom de plume, and anagram for Hal Papan. I usually write when I can't sleep. Ergo, Fail Nap. Of course, Hal Papan is my nom de couteau (knife name instead of pen name) and anagram for my real name, Alan Happ. I carve under the name Hal Papan.

Santa Ornament Masters

Some really beautiful Santa ornaments are in this Treasury on Etsy.  I cannot get over the incredible detail on these sculptures.  It is my goal to be able to be as good as these are.

Here are my latest two caroling Santas.  They are an ornament and a whistle.




















These are available at http://stickstaffcane.etsy.com