carving a New Zealand maori whale bone pendant

[whiterabbitdoll]

The design for the Forming Manaia, did you create the design yourself? I m learning to carve bone and I wanted to give that design a shot. But I don't want to take your design, if it's a traditional Maori design then I won't feel bad carving it :)

[surfingcarver]

@whiterabbitdoll

Kia ora,Yse it is my own design.But you are welcome to have a go as long as when anyone asks you tell them where the design came from (Good Karma)

[whiterabbitdoll]

@surfingcarver Of course! The original artist should always be represented. Thanks so much :D

[nikodepuertorico]

i am also wondering what types of tools you are using because i am looking into carving as well

[whalehunter321]

Hi, i am new to carving, and i was wondering if you would tell me what kind of tools you use for bone carving. I have been wood carving small things with exacto knives and the like, and i found out pretty fast that they are not so good at carving bone.

[fletch31]

Kia ora Guy, I have one of your beautiful whalebone carvings I ordered from you through email about 3 years ago. I wear it every day and consider my self lucky to have one of your works here in the states. Thank your for sharing your talent with all of us. Good to see you getting a website up. Best Wishes

Seth

[Memothefish]

Ki ora, i was born in Auckland New Zealand, most of my faimly still lives there, but we moved, but the Maori name for them is (i dont think i spelled this right) kaeteate right? i have one, my sister sent me one. isnt it a gift that you have made for someone you love or someting like that?

[luckysometime]

Surf i just got back on ..and seen your comment i just bought a house and have been busy lol

i apologize for not getting back to you sooner.

send me your email and i will send u some pics

take care

J

[punkaroos123]

Greetings from Austin, Texas, USA! I recently purchased your forming manaia from actonpark, and I absolutely adore it! From watching your videos and visiting your website, I get the impression that is was carved from beef bone- but I'd like to know for sure. Thanks so much!!!

[surfingcarver]

Kia ora,thanks.Yes it is beef bone,I am happy that you like your carving.

[DragonToes13]

hey man is there a guild to get into? lol ? -

I got some designs I wanna play with, you eva work with others on a project in your bonecarving past?

[luckysometime]

surf..

Greetings from Boston Massachusetts,

I just wanted to say i checked out you site and big props on your work !!!!! i also carve beef bone hooks and Jade .

best wishes

J

[surfingcarver]

Kia ora, thanks for the comment ,can you show me any of your work? Guy.

[elwoodblue42x]

hey what'z the name of your web site?

[surfingcarver]

Kia ora,when you carve a bone carving it is finished faster then you think it might take to carve.Wood carvings take longer to finish.Use machine and hand tools,I sell a cd rom carving lesson showing how to carve a beef bone fish hook pendant hanging on a cord with toggle.I hope this helps you.Good luck

[saintmichaelsarmoury]

Thanks, it does.

[saintmichaelsarmoury]

I carve wood but I wanted to get in to carving bone. Besides the fact that it's a lot harder, how is bone different from wood? Is there anything I should know? haha

[spaceman2731]

this is amazing, i cant believe barely anyone has seen it!

[surfingcarver]

Thanks for the comment.Yeah i know people who carve are hard to find.