Snake wood carving

Snake Wood carving

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Original sculpture of a western diamondback rattlesnake, carved from a single piece of lime wood by award winning wildlife artist, Bill Prickett.

In this wood carving tutorial, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting realm of Snake wood carving! Brace yourself for a fun adventure as we unravel the secrets of carving this fascinating creature from a simple block of wood! Whether you're a seasoned woodcarver or just starting your journey, this step-by-step snake carving project is perfect for all skill levels. We'll explore the intricacies of snake carving techniques, guiding you through each mesmerizing twist and turn along the way…

Carved Snake Head Cane, Depicting a striking ivory cobra with orange eyes, sterling engraved collar set on a tiger striped exotic wood shaft, 36 1/2" tall, the handle and collar appear to be older than the shaft. Provenance: The Personal Collection of Richard Wagner

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Walking stick carving is often one of the first carving projects a new woodcarver tries. This particular design - a snake wrapped around a Sassafras twistie stick - is a beginner’s level project, but I think that even the advanced carvers here may discover a few fun tricks and tips. We will work, step by step, through creating the round, establishing the snake, marking and cutting the twist, texture the snake and bark, adding a frog on the top of the stick, and how to add a real honeysuckle…