On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:31:15 GMT, Casper wrote:

This was done about 20 years ago in 2 pieces of cherry glued together
in the center. It is approximately 14 x 18 inches and is carved about
3/8 of an inch deep. The finish is several coats of Minwax Antique
Oil Finish.
Bill

Very nice work Bill. I especially like the texture on the unicorn. It
somehow makes it seem (feel) more alive.

I wish I had such talents. I have given a thought or two to try
carving over the years, but never got there. But then again, since I
love boxes so much, not sure I'd ever be able to part with them if I
started carving them like you and Kate.

Btw... I'm also a HUGE Sci-Fi/Fantasy fan. I gave up counting my books
and have long ago given many away to friends and family who now read
the genres. I still probably have several thousand and more now in
digital. It's easier to pocket the digital than the paperbacks... lol.

One of my all-time favorites is Little Fuzzy by H.Beam Piper. Shame
about the man, but the series is quite wonderful imho. I also loved
Paul French's (a.k.a. Asimov) David Starr Space Ranger. Now I read
more dragon series that straight Sci-Fi, but some oldies still remain
dear to my heart, especially from childhood.

`Casper


Thanks for the compliment. DO NOT be afraid to try carving. I
resisted a neighbors urings for a year and a half. The unicorn
carving was done about 3-1/2 years later. As Kate can attest, you
don't need very expensive tools to give it a try with, you only start
craving the more expensive toys later.

As for selling, I've only sold and given away a few pieces over the
years. The rest are scattered on various shelves, walls and furniture
throughout the house.

Thanks for reminding me of the Fuzzy series. I read them some time
ago and still have them on my shelves (along with about 1500 other
books). It's about time to read them again.

Bill