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pwjupp
18th September 2014, 05:21 PM
Hi
I have found a market for peoples dogs in pyrography. See attached as examples.
They have been really well received. :)

A Duke
18th September 2014, 10:13 PM
Nice, I can see why their owners would like them. (dogs and pictures)
Regards

Robson Valley
21st September 2014, 02:28 AM
Very, very well done. I hope it becomes a well paid occupation.
Once the word gets around about your work, you're going to be in big trouble!!!!

A long time ago, I took my first wood carving lessons from a full-time
professional carver. His main strength was carved relief portraits of
people's dogs and cats. And, like you, he is dang good at it.
Last I heard, he won't even answer the phone as he's got
a 2 year backlog of commissions.

Christos
24th September 2014, 11:34 PM
Wow now that is really something special.

pwjupp
25th September 2014, 04:19 PM
I have had a go at my first portrait of Slim Dusty as well. Another Commission.

pwjupp
25th September 2014, 04:26 PM
Very, very well done. I hope it becomes a well paid occupation.
Once the word gets around about your work, you're going to be in big trouble!!!!

A long time ago, I took my first wood carving lessons from a full-time
professional carver. His main strength was carved relief portraits of
people's dogs and cats. And, like you, he is dang good at it.
Last I heard, he won't even answer the phone as he's got
a 2 year backlog of commissions.


Well so far i have had all sorts of requests. At present it is only paying for tools.

Christos
25th September 2014, 08:32 PM
Well so far i have had all sorts of requests. At present it is only paying for tools.


It is a start.

As for me I am paying for my own tools. I have thought that I might convince my wife to purchase tools for me but somehow I don't think it is purposed to work out this way. :o

dai sensei
25th September 2014, 08:33 PM
No surprise they are popular, they are really good :cool::2tsup:

vk4
22nd October 2014, 09:29 PM
i have a small market doing key holders and ham radio station plaques.

elderly
31st October 2014, 04:44 PM
They are all brilliant the dogs and slim. What timber do you use?
Cheers Frank.

pwjupp
1st November 2014, 04:14 PM
They are all brilliant the dogs and slim. What timber do you use?
Cheers Frank.
Hi Frank
I use Hoop pine 5 ply. Have to order it through a hardware store as it is A1 grade.
Cheers
Paul

elderly
1st November 2014, 10:15 PM
thanks for the info Paul. The reason I asked is that my wife has recently taken up pyrography, I have absolutely not talent in that area. I will have to buy her a sheet of hoop pine for Christmas. http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net/images/smilies/standard/biggrin.gif Cheers Frank.

pwjupp
2nd November 2014, 09:55 AM
It will cost you about $140. Bunni gs can order it in.

pwjupp
2nd November 2014, 11:34 AM
i have a small market doing key holders and ham radio station plaques.
They are really nice. where do you sell them or is it by commission?

vk4
2nd November 2014, 10:15 PM
Guys,
don,t buy from the big green shed, look around for a plywood supplier in your area , I buy my plywood for $55.00 a sheet, bc grade , AB slightly dearer.
Although I find that 12mm is good , and BC is $40.00 a sheet.

you just have to pick the better laminate , clear of large colour variations.

Jeff
VK4

pwjupp
20th November 2014, 02:06 PM
They are really nice. where do you sell them or is it by commission?

Hi generally by word of mouth. To date mainly workmates