The Story of the Fix

While carving with TC in Oregon, we noticed that Bonnie's upper right arm was developing a split in the back where the grain runs crosswise in the joint. In keeping with her preciousness and value, we decided that the only way to effect a mend would be to use a solid gold peg. Given her love of pearls and diamonds, it was a cinch to convince Bonnie to let us drill out and peg her arm with 18k gold. Here is the story of the fix, with full photo credits to the patient and long suffering Charles Vollum.
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Showing the area of the split
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Carving a small indentation with a gouge to make sure the drill bit doesn't go crooked.
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Rounding the end of the gold pin.
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Drilling the hole.
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Applying glue to the peg.
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Applying a little more glue to the peg.
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Checking the angle of the drilled hole.
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Hooray! The angle is correct!
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Placing the peg in the drilled hole--a perfect fit!
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Bonnie holds the arm while waiting for it to dry.
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Clipping off the excess gold.
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The peg in place.
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Filing off the excess peg.
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Polishing the end of the peg.
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Cleaning off the buffing compound residue.
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This is why I hate buffing compound, even though it's sometimes necessary.
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Shiny and bright!! And just look at the beautiful grain in this doll. Live oak is its' own beauty and torture...
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Bluebonnet, rising from the chips!

CARVING AN OLD FACE

ONLINE CLASS: Carving an Old Face
DATES: June 7, ll, 14, 18, 21, and 25.
TIMES: 4:00-6:00 p.m., Central Time
COST: $160, which includes your roughout. Extra roughouts are $24.

This class will focus on carving the old face, with its different, alike, and infinite varieties. The project is 6 1/2” tall, of basswood. Carvings in the pictures are not totally finished, for which I apologize, but I need to get this posted. You can contact me through my email at janetcordell.com.

TOOLS: I’m using a knife, and gouges in the following sizes: 11/30, 11/15, 11/10, 11/5, 11/3, 11/1. There are a few others that I sometimes use, but not as regularly. You don’t necessarily have to have these. Your own favorites will work best for you, in most situations. The main requirement is for them to be sharp.

Registration is done by contacting me, telling me you want in, and sending a check. I’ll send your roughout, and when it’s time, an email with the links for attending the class and accessing the videos. Thank you to the Woodcarving Academy for hosting.

I look forward to carving with you. If you have questions, just ask.