Thread: Some more Aussie animals

Quite charming & full of character, however you've just let your imagination run away too far with you on nos. 5 & 7 ! - What the heck is that called ?!

Ha Ha Mike, It's called a Bilby, they are a little desert / bush dwelling marsupial and just one of many strange little animals we have over here but unfortunately their numbers are dwindling due to to the rise in feral cats and dogs among there normal predators like foxes snakes etc etc. They have a long thin face and snout and very large ears. You should come to Australia sometime and experience the natural beauty of the outback and it's wonderful wildlife.

Originally Posted by Mike the knife

Quite charming & full of character, however you've just let your imagination run away too far with you on nos. 5 & 7 ! - What the heck is that called ?!

Thanks Rob. Well rendered to add a smile to my day.
I'll stuff the ballot box and vote for each of them!

Well done! A nice collection of critters!

Claude

Wow brilliant Rob! What a wonderful achievement. They're all absolutely delightful. Well done.

I've just acquired my first block of camphor laurel and I put a few chisel marks in it and WOW it cleared my airways better than vics. Working with it close to your face is it an issue or does the smell fade? How did you find carving it?

Chuffed to see you again RV.

Thanks RV, it's great your back. Yeah, pick a favorite folks, mine is the Emu. he's got real character.

I've just acquired my first block of camphor laurel and I put a few chisel marks in it and WOW it cleared my airways better than vics. Working with it close to your face is it an issue or does the smell fade? How did you find carving it?

Hi Germaine, I like camphor laurel, the smell doesn't bother me too much now but the first time I cut it, wow, I don't think the smell fades but you'll get use to it. I really enjoy carving with it although it's probably a little more crumbly that Huon, the light and dark grain is great for some animals. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. I got a piece of bass wood sent from USA just to try it, not sure what to carve with it yet.

Greytstuphph!!

Particularly like the Bilby!!

Originally Posted by Robthechisel

Hi Germaine, I like camphor laurel, the smell doesn't bother me too much now but the first time I cut it, wow, I don't think the smell fades but you'll get use to it. I really enjoy carving with it although it's probably a little more crumbly that Huon, the light and dark grain is great for some animals. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. I got a piece of bass wood sent from USA just to try it, not sure what to carve with it yet.

Thanks Rob. I see what you mean...the colour on the bilby is spectacular!
I love them all but the emu is a real cutey.
Look forward to seeing your carving in bass wood.

Originally Posted by artme

Greytstuphph!!

Particularly like the Bilby!!

Thanks Artme, strange looking little creature and those ears a bit scary to carve.

These are all just lovely Rob! I very much appreciate the variety of wildlife you captured in your work. That Bilby is adorable. The different grains textures and styles make all of these very appealing. I think I'd like to get my sinuses cleared while carving. Lol ! The pattern on the crock is awesome and those eyes ....

Thanks Spiritwolfe, The Bilby seems to be the most popular so far, don't know if you can get get Camphor Laurel in Canada but that's the stuff to clear your sinuses while carving