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Blocking Black Walnut Log: Part 1

October 26, 2018
Bygriffonc
InBlack Walnut, Blog Category, Wood Carving
TagBlack Walnut Wood, Blocking, Carve, Carving, Log, Sculpture, Wood Carving
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C C Griffin Carving Black Walnut Piece

A Sneak Peek into the Studio

Here’s a peek into some initial thought processes as I begin to block this log. This is what usually happens: I’ll get an idea, try it out loosely…and see where that takes me.

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