Tag Archives: antler

Skull and Dead Eye Tavern Ring Tutorial

Posted on August 5, 2017 by metal_musings

Starting a new tellurium copper Tavern Ring, this time a single large skull, with a few surprises yet to come. Stay tuned… Tellurium copper machines and carves more like brass than copper. Pure copper is really gummy, but tellurium copper … Continue reading →

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Steelhead and Buckskin Pouch – for Renee

Posted on June 8, 2015 by metal_musings

Renee wanted to know if I had any of these little carved moose antler fish for sale.  Unfortunately, for health reasons I no longer carve any kind of natural materials, so I don’t have any of the fish for sale. … Continue reading →

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“Homage to the Gator Gods” Art Basket

Posted on April 29, 2014 by metal_musings

The making of “Homage to the Gator Gods” Art Basket Recently, I was reminded of this little tutorial I posted on a carving forum back in 2007, and thought it would be nice to add it to the resources page. … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Art Basket – More Adventures in Press Forming

Posted on October 19, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s another little art basket my wife and I collaborated on.  This little hummingbird basket is about three inches in diameter. The basket itself is made from ziricote (the rim and base) and is woven with waxed Irish linen.  The … Continue reading →

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Engraving and Carving Antler – Celtic Lizard Pendant

Posted on September 24, 2013 by metal_musings

Well, engraving the tiny Orca knife in antler was so much fun, I just had to continue on in the same vein, so the Celtic Lizard pendant was born.  A little less than 2 inches tall, engraved and carved from … Continue reading →

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“Have You Heard the Owl Call Your Name?” Art Basket

Posted on September 2, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s something my wife and I haven’t done for quite a long time, the “Have You Heard the Owl Call Your Name?” Art Basket.  When we first started our art careers, we collaborated on quite a few tiny little art basket … Continue reading →

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Engraving and Carving Antler – Orca Knife

Posted on August 27, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s my latest knife. It’s a tiny deer antler Orca done in NW Native American style. The knife is 3 3/16 inches overall, with a 1 1/4 inch long 1075 carbon steel through-tang blade. The antler has been aged with … Continue reading →

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