Diamond Willow Carving Blanks
2 Sticks
Measurements are roughly.....
Measurements are roughly.....
47" == in length,
2" == thick diameter at top,
1 1/2" - 1 1/4" == thick diameter at bottom
2 lb 2 oz & 2 lb 1 oz == weight
2 lb 2 oz & 2 lb 1 oz == weight
(The first size will be the stick on the left in the full-length photos)
Skill Level 2-3
(See skill level chart below)
(See skill level chart below)
Carving blanks are:
- DRIED AND READY TO BE CARVED
- CLEAN CUT TO SPECIFIED LENGTH
- FREE OF DEBRIS AND BRUSHED CLEAN
- PRESSURE TESTED FOR DURABILITY AGAINST BREAKAGE
- TEST CARVED TO ENSURE WOOD HARDNESS
- SURE TO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL FINISHED PRODUCT
- Skill levels
- 1. Beginner -These are sticks for someone who wants to learn and experiment. These are pretty basic sticks to get you used to how the bark peels and the differences in hardness across the stick. They will have nice areas of character and of course some diamonds but nothing too crazy a person just learning can't handle.
- 2. Intermediate - These sticks are for someone that has carved more than a couple of sticks and knows his tools but doesn't take it too seriously, it just as a hobby These will be somewhat basic sticks with good character some nice diamonds and will no doubt yeild a beautiful, finished product.
- 3. Advanced - These sticks are for someone who has been doing this a while and knows how to deal with all the twists and knots and can work around some difficult areas. They could have hard to get at places, lots of character, plenty of diamonds, and will be amazing once finished.
- 4. Master - These sticks are not for everyone. they will require skill that the everyday hobby carver might not be ready for. they may have many Diamonds, areas of character, curvy twists, deep knots, and tough to reach spots. These could also be sticks that may need to be steam bent or sticks with some soft areas that require a bit of finess and special care, but once completed will be breathtaking.
- 5. Expert Restore - These are sticks for the supreme master of the craft. These sticks may be weathered, have areas of decay, cracks, wormholes, or other features to work around. They may need to be steamed or straightened or may require some chemical treatment such as rotten wood restorer, or other hardeners. To the novice or beginner, these sticks may look to be unworthy of carving but to the expert with skill they are the holy grail and will be true one of a kind works of art and masterpieces.
How a "Diamond" is Created
Diamond Willow is not a species, but instead it is a condition. A fungus that attacks some willow species causes branches to die. A canker forms where the branch once lived, creating a colorful and sometimes concave diamond. The tree grows away from the fungus, sometimes creating superbly deformed diamonds.
You will receive the exact stick in the photos
Each piece is hand selected and harvested from just outside the historical logging town of McGrath, Minnesota and is unique and one of a kind
Each piece is hand selected and harvested from just outside the historical logging town of McGrath, Minnesota and is unique and one of a kind
I do have a huge inventory of diamond willow of all sizes and thickness from twigs to logs. If you're looking for something specific, I can cut to length for almost any project, or if you need multiple sticks, I have hundreds of sticks with only 2 or 3 nice diamonds. feel free to message me with any question you may have, and I will be happy to try to help you as best I can.
There are absolutely NO RETURNS on these items Please examine pictures carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to buying. I cannot predict shape of the wood under the bark and since sometimes branches are rotted while still standing & its hard to predict condition, I am not an expert on carving or wood species in general but try to make sure wood is solid before I list so please, if you do get a stick that wont work because of condition contact me before leaving negative or even neutral feedback.
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