“Being creative isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of life”
Trevor Graham Rogers
See something you like? Contact me via text, email, or call. on-site carvings start at $1,500
See something you like? Contact me via text, email, or call. on-site carvings start at $1,500
Back in 2013 my great grandfather (Bruce Graham an amazing woodworker) gave me a set of woodcarving chisels. For his birthday I made a small carving of the Denver Broncos logo. He enjoyed it and I enjoyed making it. I continued to play around with carving and started to experiment with making other things out of wood. My grandpa had always wanted to get into wood turning and making pens but was never able to due to loss of sight and hearing. For my 14th birthday he gave me a wood lathe. I started making pens bowls and from there on everything is history.
Have an idea you want to see come to life? Or a piece that you want but is no longer available? Contact me with what your wanting and turn that mental image into a 3-D image! I do carvings on tree stumps that are on your property and if you don't have one I can do one on a tree stump that has already been cut down.
Majority of the logs I work with still has water in them. It can take up to 10 yrs and even more for a log to dry completely. Even if the log was dry completely it still will have movement. Having water in them makes them move a little more. It is not uncommon for carvings to get cracks or to fade over time. I like to look at like nature is just doing one final touch to the carving because with alot of them it can help give it character and a bit of a rustic look. That being said there are things you can do to help prevent and/or fix them if you don't like the look (I go more in depth about that in Carving Care below).
All the wood I use is dry except the logs i used for chainsaw carving. Even when wood is dry it is still constantly expanding and contracting. The amount of movement depends on the humidity and temperature in the air. Also wood can fade over time especially if left in direct sunlight. The best way to keep your piece from changing over time is to keep out of direct sunlight, somewhere that the temp/humidity does change a lot, and re-apply a finish every so often when needed (I go more in depth about maintenance below).
I recommend applying a fresh coat of finish 1-2 times every year to help maintain its look. Its best to keep your carving from direct contact with the ground because it can wick water through the bottom (placing rocks, bricks, or any kind of material that creates space below and cannot absorb water will work). It is not uncommon for your carving to fade a bit over time and to crack in spots. To help ovoid it fading keep it out of direct sunlight and keep it well finished. To help avoid it cracking apply a heavier coat of finish on the front than the back. If it does crack and you don't like the look of it they can filled using wood putty and/or gorilla glue with sawdust.
Recommended finishes: Australian timber oil, Outdoor polyurethane or any outdoor UV resistant finish
Depending on your wood product and how often it is used, it will need maintenance to keep it looking like it did when you bought it. For heavily used products such as cutting boards and coasters I recommend applying a fresh coat of finish every 6 months to a year. ( Make sure the finish you use is food safe if food will be on it). The best way to tell if any of your other products need a fresh coat of finish is it will start to get a faded look and raw wood might be exposed. When refinishing I also recommend sanding it with steel wool before and/or after to help get it as smooth as possible.
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