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Michael, your beautiful work is the reason wood carving has become interesting to me. You add another dimension and for lack of understanding what that is, I would call it celebration of detail, flow, and spirit.
I went to your blog as a friend and found it delightful. I loved what I learned. You have a way of making it fun and easy.
Michael, CONGRATULATIONS! Your Woodcarving Site will continue your GIFT to the Carving Family. Every new creation, be it from wood or from words, will be the result of your creative mind and passionate heart for Woodcarving. THANK YOU! Carvefully yours, Don Mertz
Michael, Thank you for the outstanding articles, great advice, and beautiful carvings. Your website is a wealth of knowledge especially for a beginner like myself. You make learning easy and the techniques you offer are just outstanding. I would also like to thank you for the detailed emails you sent me outlining all the necessary tools that are needed based on your years of experience. You are a true professional, exceptional artist, and one heck of a nice person. Keep those articles coming and continue to offer your recommendations/experiences in your writings. Thank you again. Dan W
Michael, I just want to say how much I enjoyed your gallery of work, outstanding works of art sir…What a pleasure to see!
I am new to the world of wood carving /whittling,I took up the knife about a year ago and have been scouring the web looking for carvings I must say these are some of the best I’ve seen! Thank you for sharing…
Michael, thank you for your blog and web site.
I have recently found your site and I am in the process of reading through, starting with your first blog back in march 09.
I feel that I will find many helpfull tips and advice.
Again thank you
Any chance you want to sell some wood work at the Emerson Farmer’s Market? We would love to have your beautiful work at the table with Glass work, Poetry , painting, etc. Just asking no pressure from us.
You, of course, would be a great draw for all of us. Your work is so beautiful.
Take care,
Anne
Mike and I have been friends since the early 80s and share a common ancestry in Utah. Mike reawakened my interest in carving when we worked together in the energy industry. I continue to carry that passion. Mike is a superb teacher and inspires his students with a gentle but demanding passion for the spirit of the wood. If you are a serious artist or just a simple country whittler, Mike is the guy to take your craft to the next level.
Emil Janel was a prolific carver and lots of folks have inquired of me about the value of Janel carvings that they own. I really have no idea. I suggest monitoring auction sites who occasionally broker Janel carvings.
Greetings,
I have an eye on some oak trees that have falled near by.
But I am concerned with bugs/termites, ect.
Do you have suggestions as to fumigate?
Thank you, Richard. So. Calif.
I have turned a few things on an old Craftsman lathe, And enjoy your website.
By: Richard Sweeney on December 15, 2011 at 4:34 pm
First, there is probably no safe way to fumigate around the house. It is probably best to simply take it to a lumber treating yard and have them do it for you… or a professional fumigator. However, a method I have used with success is to, out in fresh air, place my wood in a large plastic garbage bag; I take a fresh can of a good insecticide and place it inside the bag; close the bag tightly and then, through the plastic, I push the spray button releasing roughly a quarter to half a can of spray into the closed bag. I then leave the bag for 48 hours or more before opening it. When I do open it, I hold my breath and then get clear away from it so as to not breath any fumes until it has safely cleared. Of course, it is important to keep the bag and spray away from children or pets or anyone who may open the bag for the fun of it. And, the wood will now covered with spray and should be washed carefully. The used bag, then should be disposed of in a proper manner. Remember insecticide is dangerous and may even be carcinogenic. It is imperative that you wear a proper mask and protective clothing while dealing with the spray and wood. Another thing to consider is that the less wood you are fumigating, the better chance you will have of killing any bugs in the wood. So, it may be a good idea to rough-out your piece before fumigating it. If your piece will ever be used as a bowl for food or the like, insecticide is not a viable option… nothing is. Good luck with it all.
Michael, your beautiful work is the reason wood carving has become interesting to me. You add another dimension and for lack of understanding what that is, I would call it celebration of detail, flow, and spirit.
I went to your blog as a friend and found it delightful. I loved what I learned. You have a way of making it fun and easy.
Thank you for growing my world… Jeanne
By: Jeanne on March 16, 2009
at 12:29 am
Michael, CONGRATULATIONS! Your Woodcarving Site will continue your GIFT to the Carving Family. Every new creation, be it from wood or from words, will be the result of your creative mind and passionate heart for Woodcarving. THANK YOU! Carvefully yours, Don Mertz
By: Donald K. Mertz on March 18, 2009
at 11:55 am
Michael, Thank you for the outstanding articles, great advice, and beautiful carvings. Your website is a wealth of knowledge especially for a beginner like myself. You make learning easy and the techniques you offer are just outstanding. I would also like to thank you for the detailed emails you sent me outlining all the necessary tools that are needed based on your years of experience. You are a true professional, exceptional artist, and one heck of a nice person. Keep those articles coming and continue to offer your recommendations/experiences in your writings. Thank you again. Dan W
By: Dan W on November 8, 2009
at 10:05 pm
Michael, I just want to say how much I enjoyed your gallery of work, outstanding works of art sir…What a pleasure to see!
I am new to the world of wood carving /whittling,I took up the knife about a year ago and have been scouring the web looking for carvings I must say these are some of the best I’ve seen! Thank you for sharing…
By: Bill Anderson on November 29, 2009
at 5:06 pm
Michael, thank you for your blog and web site.
I have recently found your site and I am in the process of reading through, starting with your first blog back in march 09.
I feel that I will find many helpfull tips and advice.
Again thank you
Regards
Terry
By: terry quinn on January 4, 2010
at 2:40 pm
Michael–
It was great catching up yesterday and your website and work is truly AMAZING…you should be very proud, as your carvings are unbelievable.
Best,
Mike
By: Michael Glickman on January 7, 2010
at 9:37 pm
I was looking for Vancouver carvers and your site was the first one I found. I love your work and your generous information.
Jacqueline
By: Jacqueline on June 27, 2010
at 7:03 am
Any chance you want to sell some wood work at the Emerson Farmer’s Market? We would love to have your beautiful work at the table with Glass work, Poetry , painting, etc. Just asking no pressure from us.
You, of course, would be a great draw for all of us. Your work is so beautiful.
Take care,
Anne
By: anne clausen on May 17, 2011
at 11:39 am
Thanks for the compliments Ann. I look forward to participating. Should be fun!
By: White Eagle Studios on May 17, 2011
at 12:06 pm
Mike and I have been friends since the early 80s and share a common ancestry in Utah. Mike reawakened my interest in carving when we worked together in the energy industry. I continue to carry that passion. Mike is a superb teacher and inspires his students with a gentle but demanding passion for the spirit of the wood. If you are a serious artist or just a simple country whittler, Mike is the guy to take your craft to the next level.
By: Jeff Brown on July 11, 2011
at 5:46 pm
I have in my collection some 20 carvings by
Emil Janel. Could you give me an idea of what they are worth? Thank
you Sam Cooke
By: Sam Cooke on October 11, 2011
at 5:44 pm
Emil Janel was a prolific carver and lots of folks have inquired of me about the value of Janel carvings that they own. I really have no idea. I suggest monitoring auction sites who occasionally broker Janel carvings.
By: White Eagle Studios on October 11, 2011
at 9:03 pm
Greetings,
I have an eye on some oak trees that have falled near by.
But I am concerned with bugs/termites, ect.
Do you have suggestions as to fumigate?
Thank you, Richard. So. Calif.
I have turned a few things on an old Craftsman lathe, And enjoy your website.
By: Richard Sweeney on December 15, 2011
at 4:34 pm
Hi Richard:
First, there is probably no safe way to fumigate around the house. It is probably best to simply take it to a lumber treating yard and have them do it for you… or a professional fumigator. However, a method I have used with success is to, out in fresh air, place my wood in a large plastic garbage bag; I take a fresh can of a good insecticide and place it inside the bag; close the bag tightly and then, through the plastic, I push the spray button releasing roughly a quarter to half a can of spray into the closed bag. I then leave the bag for 48 hours or more before opening it. When I do open it, I hold my breath and then get clear away from it so as to not breath any fumes until it has safely cleared. Of course, it is important to keep the bag and spray away from children or pets or anyone who may open the bag for the fun of it. And, the wood will now covered with spray and should be washed carefully. The used bag, then should be disposed of in a proper manner. Remember insecticide is dangerous and may even be carcinogenic. It is imperative that you wear a proper mask and protective clothing while dealing with the spray and wood. Another thing to consider is that the less wood you are fumigating, the better chance you will have of killing any bugs in the wood. So, it may be a good idea to rough-out your piece before fumigating it. If your piece will ever be used as a bowl for food or the like, insecticide is not a viable option… nothing is. Good luck with it all.
By: White Eagle Studios on December 15, 2011
at 5:12 pm