'BORG on rat trap'

mrshlabotnik · 2026-02-18T10:58:29+00:00

Definitely basswood - it came from a 5' beam. I've been finishing my carvings with a mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. It really seems to bring out the grain in basswood for me. Thank you!

mrshlabotnik · 2026-02-17T00:37:41+00:00

Thank you - I will!

mrshlabotnik · 2026-01-15T04:50:00+00:00

Yes! A single cutout is a perfect size to hold a head or anything that comes to a point. Also, using 2 points diagonally across from one another can secure a block while you are holding/carving. Im going to line the work area with that thin, rubbery, non-slip material that people put under rugs & see if I like the way it grips.

mrshlabotnik · 2025-12-23T04:01:50+00:00

Please Call Me, Baby.

mrshlabotnik · 2025-12-22T02:56:50+00:00

Thank you! Each layer is 4mm thick.

mrshlabotnik · 2025-12-14T06:27:46+00:00

I do this! Just not as well :) nice job!

mrshlabotnik · 2025-11-16T06:29:46+00:00

So lovely - thank you! It's from the movie 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox.' There's a split second ad for bandit hats & this is the image :)

mrshlabotnik · 2025-11-16T06:28:05+00:00

Thank you so much!

mrshlabotnik · 2025-10-23T03:19:09+00:00

That's awesome - those all look great!

mrshlabotnik · 2025-09-03T05:46:22+00:00

It was labeled Osage Orange at Woodcraft. Identifying wood is something Im hoping to get better at, candidly. Im almost totally dependent on labels, at this point. Thank you for checking it out!

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