Last Dec., someone lamented that they felt like a Circus Side Show because they were still carving signs by hand instead of using a CNC. (BTW he does carve beautiful signs)
Anyway..............I was contacted last fall and asked to demo my carving skills at a lumber and building materials trade show. I asked what they wanted me to carve? They said a totem pole.......I said, how about a sign AND and totem pole. BINGO!!!!!
So, I'm taking my side show to foxwoods MGM Grand for 4 days......ALL expenses paid....while I work on their totem sign.
The design...
The parts......
The mian sign done (CNC carved, solid acrylic stains, clear deck preservative and gold leaf on western red cedar) 4' tall and 62" wide.
Have a great week everyone.......I will!
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Doug Haffner (Member # 12445) on :
That's looking stellar, Joe. I want to see more of it finished! Crisp and clean...
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
I really love the look af that Joe, How awesome is that.
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Need a Hand??? Good on you Joe have fun...
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Top stuff my old friend ... keep those chips flying!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Beautiful - keeps us posted.....
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks everybody!!!!!
Hmmmmm, I wonder if the company covers my bar bill?
This could get interesting............
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
Careful in the casino, Joe, notice the 3 characters have lost their shirts and more...
Posted by Louie Pascuzzi (Member # 1373) on :
Looks good Joe. Just don't let them pay you in chips. It's too easy to lose them back that way.
Posted by Bob Moroney (Member # 9498) on :
quote:Originally posted by Joe Cieslowski: Thanks everybody!!!!!
Hmmmmm, I wonder if the company covers my bar bill?
This could get interesting............
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Perhaps, if they pay the bar bill, you need a group of professionals to evaluate your work???? Enjoy
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
quote:Originally posted by Louie Pascuzzi: Looks good Joe. Just don't let them pay you in chips. It's too easy to lose them back that way.
that's ok... he'll just make more Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Looks beautiful Joe!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thought you'd like to see this finished up... Befor the pole was painted...
Painted
closeup...
BTW, EVERYTHING was covered. Had a fully stocked (with all the good stuff) bar right in the room with snacks and a "Love Kit"?????
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Good Lord Joe, that is Fantastic! Wicked! I love it!
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
Excellent!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Joe ... please explain "Love Kit", inquiring minds want to know!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
That bird on the top really reminds me of The Muppets!
Great stuff, Joe!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Great work Joe, I think the people in Alaska will be calling on you. Just remember to do your drinking after hours,a slip of the knife could be serious. Bill
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Superb!
Posted by John Browning (Member # 9116) on :
Is this installed at Foxwoods? I live in CT and would like to go take a look at it. Nice Work.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Outstanding indeed, that's why they call the best to do the show. beautiful.
Posted by Guy H. J. Hilliard (Member # 2529) on :
Looks like "Sam the eagle" to me too.
Posted by Robare M. Novou (Member # 3711) on :
Mint! Totally Mint!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks everyone!
It's always fun to see it before paint.......
Si, the "Love Kit" wasn't big enough for an inflatable, so, for $15, I let it pass.
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