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I introduce to you "Tibet" the Elf Wizard. He really turned out great! He's a very wise soul. He is always cheery, even under huge pressure. "Tibet" has such a wonderful energy and lifts the spirits of all that he is around. He inspires the Elves to pitch in and they all have such a Wonderful time doing anything just because they are together. Peace and Joy are always with him, wherever he goes. He is loved by all and welcomed in all woodland gatherings.

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I have flattened the back so that he hangs on the wall. He measures 8" tall x 6 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" deep.

He is carved out of an old growth pine knot. A pine knot is what a branch does when it goes into the trunk of a pine tree. The tree dies, rots and falls over, and the trunk eventually rots away leaving the knot. Very few of these are good to carve as the sun bakes them and eventually the critters eat them. It is my favorite wood to carve faces and fish with.

The pine knots do change color over time. Some change quickly and some change slowly. They go from a light yellow to an orange color, I am assuming from the UV light. Some are deeper orange than others. The orange color is a much warmer color than the yellow. I like it just as well.

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Another excellent carving. Your carving skills floor me. Thanks.
 

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That is truly a thing/carving of beauty, I really love it!
 

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Wow. Wonderful expression. Love the carving.
 

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What an absolutely beautiful work. Great job.
 

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Amazing! This is awesome and really cool. Thanks for sharing
 

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Some great work, looks so real.
 

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Makes you smile :)
excellent work as always
 

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That truly is amazing. I gotta ask, how long did that take you?
 

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Another outstanding carving that captures the whimsical spirit of your elfian subject.
 

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Very happy looking wood spirit, he did put a grin on my face. Thank you for sharing.
 

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fantastic carving
 

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Another amazing piece of art, congrats!
Have you ever gone into the woods and carved a face on a living tree…..Just for fun?
 

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Hey Justin, he probably took 3-4 hours.

I haven't ever carved in a living tree. I have carved in some dead trees but not in the woods. I would need a very long extension cord! I use all power tools. Mostly a Dremel on the faces.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments you all!!!

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I think one of us is on the wrong web site. Your carving work outclasses most of us. But can you build a chair or cabinet? Chuckle…. I can't carve a tooth pick so I really appreciate people who can carve.
 

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You're absolutely right about me not being able to build a cabinet, Les!!! I can't carve a tooth pick either, LOL.
Thank you so much for your kind words!!

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That is awesome and so are all your others I saw at your shop site. I love peoples carvings, and I love to carve but I do not have anything near your talent. Mine is more the sitting around the campfire with a stick and a knife. Love your work.
 

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does anyone else see president carter in a beard with a good beer buzz on?...Ha!

sorry….I couldn't resist.
Your work is fantastic. I wish I could do something this nice.
 

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Very Nice Work/Project Indeed!! Thanks For Posting!
 
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