Janel Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Be sure to click on NEXT PAGE at the bottom of each page; there are 5 pages in all. 24 days from birth to flight. http://community-2.webtv.net/@HH!3F...F2/Velpics/HUM/ This was sent to me and I thought of Dick (ERB)... Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hi Janel, Thank you for the hummingbird pictures. I could have used them when I was doing the hummingbird sculpture. I think I may change that piece by making the mother removable and putting eggs under her. How is the dragonfly going? It will be beautiful with color. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hi Dick, The humming bird pictures are remarkable, aren't they! The person taking the photos has a great camera for the job and was immensely fortunate to have located the nest! I just tried color on the wood that the dragonfly is carved from today! I have determined that spray lacquer will be the finish for that part. I am testing both oil and water based color, with the spray lacquer over it, to see what happens. The maple base is coming along with an oil/urethane mixture*, and I've settled on a technique that produces a surface that I can live with. Meanwhile, I am carving a piece of macassar ebony while the testing and surface finishing goes on in the background. Its a circus! One week to go then I've got to stop and do the shuffle that gets all things in order for departure for the show. I kind of like working such long hours. I get a lot of forward movement with a piece with such a discipline! Janel *Correction, the finish is a rubbing oil and stain and finish (neutral or no color) by Woodsheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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