Bear Tracks Chainsaw Carving
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What kind of wood do you prefer to carve? |
| We carve walnut, linden wood, pine, cedar, sycamore, catalpa, soft maple, and tree of heaven. |
| How long will a sculpture last? |
| A sculpture or carving should last for several years if it is properly cared for. However it should be preserved if it is going to be set outside. We also recommend that you set it on rock, or lathing strips on concrete or something like that so that moisture can get away from it. If it goes inside you should treat it like you would your furniture. Don't set it in direct sunlight or by a heat source or a dehumidifier. |
| Will a carving crack? |
| Carvings will crack. Anytime you leave the heart in a log, chances are it is going to crack at one point or another. Most people realise this and think that it adds character to the piece. |
| How should I preserve my carving? |
| We recommend a marine spar varnish. Most pieces that leave here have 3 coats of satin marine spar varnish on them. We then recommend that you put one coat on each year. This has a UV protectant in it as well as a sealer. You can also put linseed oil on the carving if you don't like the marine spar varnish finish. |
| Do you carve trees on location? |
| Yes. People ask us to travel to their homes and carve their trees. It is a great way to keep a tree that may have sentimental value. We discuss the sculpture that they want carved. We then quote a price. Price is determined by different factors. Such as: kind of tree, size, detail of piece and whether we have to use scaffolding. If a decision is made to proceed, we set up an appointment to carve the piece. (Sometimes it is easier and cheaper to bring us your tree and let us carve it here. This saves traveling, lodging and the fact that we only have 1 or 2 days each week that we can travel to a location.) |
| If we agree on a price we set a time to start the sculpture. Before we start, the tree becomes our property. We carve the sculpture. When finished there will be a pile of sawdust, wood scraps and the promised sculpture. The customer inspects the carving. If they like it they pay the price that we agreed on. If for any reason they are unhappy with the carving, we cut the tree at the bottom of the carving, and take it with us. The customer takes care of the sawdust and the wood scraps. |
| Do you guarantee satisfaction? |
| We guarantee you like your sculpture or you don't buy it. |
| How do I start carving or sculpting? |
| The things we most recommend are: Safety chaps Hearing and Eye Protection Safety Boots One saw large enough for roughing in large pieces One saw for doing detail work. |
| If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us, just click here . email us at ladycarver2@yahoo.com Thanks |
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