These little wooden bears are approximately 23cms high are chainsaw carved with minimal power tool detail added. A light burnishing is added to enhance the detail. The bear is then treated with protective wood oil. Available in cedar, oak, larch and a few in redwood, they sit alone or as a business card holder. Each one is individual and completely unique.
They are priced at £30 for a softwood bear (£3 postage) and £35 for a hardwood bear. (£5 postage).
I like the challenge of carving any animal and trying to make it look as real as possible.
Religious figures so far but hopefully different kinds to come soon.
These are among my favourite carvings to do. The very big ones have to be carved feet first with the log on its side! Once a very large tortoise is upright it is very difficult to turn it over to work on the underside leg detail.
Children love to play moving in, out, around and over various types of playground equipment. Chainsaw carved sculptures can greatly enhance their play space.
The following pictures show my carvings in parks and play areas across East Anglia:
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Bears are my latest interest in carving. It has been quite a learning curve but with the help of some expert American carvers and the international carving forum I have now got them to any size or pose.
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