Process of carving a custom figurehead by Carved Wood Signs

The figure head is fitted to the bow mock-up numerous times throughout the carving process to see how the figure will look in its mounted position.



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Shaping can be done much easier with the figurehead prone.
Carved figurehead

As the shape becomes more finished, you can see the mermaid emerge from the material.

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Fred Schlatter - 475 West J St. - Benicia, CA 94510 - 707.745.8464 - email the Artist

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