I did this little gem of a “spoon” for a gift. Since it’s been given and received, I can now share with you.
I’m pretty happy with the results, although it was traumatic making it. In wood burning there’s really no erasing. Oh, sure, you can sand some light burns away, but that’s not very precise. If you slip or shake while drawing a mountain scene, just turn it into another tree or rock. When you’re doing a portrait it’s not like you can add a third eye!
I was going to work it more, but I was afraid of the slip!
Pocket is also a mainly white dog, especially his face. That leaves you with just shading to portray his sweet face. There’s some black spots on his ears… anyway… he’s done… and I’m happy!
Your spoon is an amazing likeness of Pocket. It looks just like him, even the look in his eyes! Very well done.
What a great job! I am sure that gift will always be treasured.
It is better to slightly scrape with a sharp blade to fix boo-boos than sand. Try it. I bet you will agree.
P.S. can I send you some portraits of my cats? 😉
That is amazing! What a gift you have!
Thank you!
You are incredibly talented. You should set up an Etsy site for personalized spoons.
Ah, and then it becomes a job, and when I find other things to do… and there’s paperwork… ish. I would just rather spoil people!
That is an incredible likeness. You should be very proud!
Thanks.
Well Done!
Thanks, Della!
You really captured Pocket. Good job! You are a talented woman indeed.
Your spoon was much less nerve wracking and free spirited!
OH, Carol. You out did yourself. Some VERY lucky person is going cherish it.
Thanks, Ginger.
amazing!!
Caught the expression so well. What a special keepsake.
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Stunning! Exceptionally Wonderful
Has he used it yet???
No! I don’t know if he ever will….he has it on display, and is so VERY pleased with it!!!
You are truly amazing. Such talent, and in so many fields! (fields? areas?) This chef-d’oeuvre is a gem for sure, incredible. I can imagine the joy it brought to the recipient – for a lifetime, I’d say. Phenomenal.
I do believe he liked it, yes!
it’s beautiful.
Thanks.
That is amazing. You are very gifted. What a treasured gift that will be.
Thanks, Joanne!
Wonderful!
Thank you!
OMG it is fantastic
Thanks.
very nice! we had a wood burning set growing up & I bought one for my kids, so I could use it!
Thank you… they are super fun!