Hello everyone!
I have been busy working on a new series of carvings for my shop - framed animals! I already had my framed deer in the shop, but I knew when I carved that one that I had a series on my hands! Over Thanksgiving break, I drew up some sketches for a sweet little bear and a mischievous little raccoon that I thought would make adorable stamps. I carved them out within a couple of days of each other, taking a break for a little Thanksgiving get-together at my in-laws. They turned out pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself! :)
And in case you are interested, I snapped some photos of the little bear stamp as I carved it! :)
I have been busy working on a new series of carvings for my shop - framed animals! I already had my framed deer in the shop, but I knew when I carved that one that I had a series on my hands! Over Thanksgiving break, I drew up some sketches for a sweet little bear and a mischievous little raccoon that I thought would make adorable stamps. I carved them out within a couple of days of each other, taking a break for a little Thanksgiving get-together at my in-laws. They turned out pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself! :)
And in case you are interested, I snapped some photos of the little bear stamp as I carved it! :)
I started out by carving the outline and the fine detail of the letters.
After the lettering, I moved on to the snout.
Snout complete!
Then I cleaned up the background and the space behind the letters.
I removed the excesses around the stamp before the first ink test.
Results of the first ink test: need to clean up a few areas!
Cleaned up the problem areas in the first ink test and ready for a second test.
Results of second ink test: just a little more work on the nose!
Cleaned up the nose a little, did the third ink test, and I think it is a done deal!
From drawing to carving to print, I think this little guy is a keeper!
And now, the mess!
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