This is a handmade Heart art present 50th Wedding Anniversary gift present. It would be perfect gift present for any occasion. I am Gary Burns the treewiz and I carve everything in my shop. I can personalize any of my hearts by inscribing a message on the back for no extra charge if it is something simple like a short sentence and date. I do this by hand with a Dremel. My heart carvings are completely designed and shaped by me. I love evolving by doing each one by hand with no templates. Each piece of wood is so different. It forces me to flow with each piece. The last two photos are of the original piece before I started. You can see that I had cut the shape out and placed the scrap pieces back where they started. There wasn't much scrap.
This piece measures 15" tall x 15 1/2" wide x 3" thick. This was a Cotton Wood burl that was sort of a dome shape originally. It has some of the outside edge with a little bark mixed with the smooth portions with a lot of birds eye grain. It's a striking heart with a lot of dimension. This is one of the thicker pieces that I carve.
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I hardly ever see this wood. I really enjoyed making it! There are lots of birds eyes throughout the piece and a lot of color variations. A burl is usually caused by the trees reaction to an agro bacteria. It is sort of like a wart on a person. It doesn't seem to affect the tree. It grows outside of the growth rings. I am always on the hunt for kool pieces of wood. I have so much fun doing all aspects of what I do!
This piece is flat on the back so it hangs on the wall. I have fastened a self leveling hanger for hanging and it is signed Wiz on the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
All of my carvings have a lacquer finish. Dusting with a feather duster or blowing off with a compressor is all that is necessary on the carved trees, fish and carved faces. I use Orange oil on the smooth surfaces. This will perk them up. I would do it as often as you polish your furniture. Once a month would keep them looking great but is not necessary.
When will I get my purchased carving?
I will contact you as soon as I get your order. I will package it that day or the next. I take it to the Post Office the next morning. If I get an order on Friday afternoon, Saturday or Sunday it will be in Monday mornings mail.
How will my carving be shipped?
I use Priority United States postal service mail.
Do you ship outside of the US?
I do ship outside of the US. I need to know the carving that you are interested in and your complete shipping address. I will figure what it costs to ship to your address and make the changes to the listing so that you can make the purchase.