I carved a whale

[Welsh_Whittler]

Carving a whale. It's made of European Lime. It's going to be a gift for a new born in the family. Their first knick-knack.

Might finish it with Danish oil. What do you think?

 

[Cobbs]

Carving a whale. It's made of European Lime. It's going to be a gift for a new born in the family. Their first knick-knack.

Might finish it with Danish oil. What do you think?View attachment 194857

I think the short grain on the tail may become a problem, but show us when it's finished...

 

[Welsh_Whittler]

I think the short grain on the tail may become a problem, but show us when it's finished...

You make a good point. The point between the tail and the body does feel very weak. I am considering cutting it off and carving a separate tale and hiding the joint.
Its for a baby so I don't expect them to notice the mend or think they could have done it better.

 

[Phill05]

Carving a whale. It's made of European Lime. It's going to be a gift for a new born in the family. Their first knick-knack.

Might finish it with Danish oil. What do you think?

As it's for a baby be mindful how smooth and what finish you put on it as the first thing he/she will do is put it in it's mouth.