A very nice restaurant in a small town down the coast from us named THE OWL CAFE. The hospitality, service, and meal was exceptional. This is a place we'll be returning to often during our stay. The next time we're there I'll be prepared to leave a little carved owl in addition to the tip. First I must get a plan and make a sketch. Here's part of their logo:
Next, I'll study this logo owl and determine the type of a whittling/carving I want to do. I will have to consider that, 1) I want it to be a pin, 2)it needs to be small, and 3) it has to be within my abilities. The logo owl is a realistic drawing. I think my pin will be a somewhat stylized. Next I need to make a few small sketches.
Next, I like to pick up my knife and a piece of Basswood and whittle a few trial pins. This lets me see how to order my knife cuts, and plan for changes and improvements in the next trial piece. I am sure you can see the variations of the 5-minute owl here.
Usually I don't settle on one trail piece to do, but use some parts of several. Since this will be a pin, I'll carve it on the corner of a triangle shaped 3/4x3/4 inch piece of Basswood, for the flat back onto which I'll glue a pin back.
I'll finish up my final choice, and post it tomorrow.....Then talk my wife into going back to the OWL CAFE.
I like the third one from the L..
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Will, I have the little owl you carved and sent, but it's at home. I may try it from memory, it would be perfect. Thanks
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