Soaring Bald Eagle Relief Wood Carving - "Aloft"
This carving will be completed after your purchase. I carve each one individually so it will not be exact, but very similar to the sample photos you see.
Please allow 3 weeks for ordered carving to be completed and shipped.
As this carving hangs on the wall, it is approx. 35" high by 23" wide.
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"Aloft"
Process:
This is an original relief wood carving that I designed and will carve in my studio. I carve everything by hand with power tools. I will glue up three pieces of kiln dried Pine wood for this eagle and then carve as one piece. Using separate pieces of wood for the body and the wings I can design it in a way that the grain of the wood runs with the feathers to make a much stronger piece.
On this carving, much of the coloring and shading is burned on by hand(last 3 pictures show what I burned). I then hand painted on lightfast yellow pigment colors for the beak and feet. On the head and tail, I hand painted a primer and then a final top coat of white acrylic paint. This achieves a brilliant white that will not become yellow over time.
The back of the carving is flat for wall mounting, and I attached a metal flush mount hanger for a nail or screw head. I also hand signed my signature and year on the back.
Preservation:
After burning all of the details, the wood is sealed, and then I hand paint stains, and then brushed on a coat of exterior grade U.V. resistant Spar Urethane with a "satin" sheen. Finally, I hand painted a primer and then acrylic paint on the head and tail. This wood carving is however intended for indoor use. If you want to place it outdoors, I recommend brushing on a few more coats of Spar Urethane/Varnish.
Shipping:
All of my carvings are very well packed, and shipped fully insured for the rare chance of loss or damage. I have been shipping carvings for the past 23 years, and 99% have arrived in perfect condition.
100% Complete Satisfaction:
I strive to create the highest quality wildlife wood carvings. I want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you receive your carving and there is a problem, or you are not happy with anything, please contact me right away and I will gladly help in any way I can.
