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Vol. XXXXI NO.04 |
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April, 2008 |
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Set up—Wayne Davis
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For images of show winners go to the web site at: http://okcarver.org/images/show07/index.htm |
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This months program is ‘Found Wood’. Yes, it is true that you can ‘find’ wood at the lumber yard. You can ‘find’ wood in the supply catalog. What is intended is to show your powers of observation by finding that unique, one of a kind, from nature, piece of wood that is just begging to be called out and demonstrated by the artistic visions of the finder. It might be a piece of driftwood you found on your trip to the coast, or from a local lake. It may be that downed limb, cast aside on the path, and picked up , while enjoying your walk thru the forest. You may see a wood sprite in the piece and demonstrated your carving talent by bringing him to light. Bring your found wood carvings and tell us the story of where, and when. And have fun! |
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Calvin Welch, displays a fine water color painting, a great donation that brought a nice price to benefit the programs of OCWC! Doris Welch and Sharon Luton look on while fighting the urge to bid. (see page 4) |
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Earl Cox won a jar of home made jelly. |
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The best reference for the soap carving with children is a book by Howard K. Suzuki Titled "Soap Carving for Children of All Ages". I think it is still in print and can be purchased from several of the carving houses. Also, probably from Amazon. It is published by Schiffer Book, and has an ISBN No of 0-7643-0859-9. For our classes we use wooden knives - made out of popsicle sticks. When we do this in the schools they will not allow metal knives on the school grounds. I make the knives with a wooden handle, and the popsicle stick for the blade. The blade can be sharpened with sand paper. We use regular Ivory soap. Don't do anything very complex - unless you have plenty of time. or the above referenced book has several patterns. I have a pattern for a duck and Arlynn Mohr has a pattern for a turtle sized to just fit on a bar of soap, or the above referenced book contains several patterns. If it would be useful to you, I will take pictures of the knife we use, and the patterns. I could then send them to you by e-mail. Best of luck and I know you will find working with the children very rewarding. |