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Folk-art felines make charming pins or decorations<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

By Shawn Cipa<\/em><\/p>\n

I designed these carved dark and orange house cats to be mounted on my version of Noah’s ark. However, you can easily modify the patterns to turn them into shelf-sitters, pins, magnets, or ornaments. Adapt the paint suggestions to represent your family pet. Although there is a certain amount of detail and realism in these cats, I have attempted to infuse a modern folk-art flavor by incorporating bold colors and my own stylization. Before diving in to this project, check out how to care for your paintbrushes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carving<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cut the basic shapes with a band or scroll saw and carve the cats with your tools of choice. I use small palm gouges and a detail knife to work the pieces into shape and carve the details. I don\u2019t sand the pieces, preferring to leave the carving marks to enhance the folk-art feel.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Finishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I finish my carvings in a four-step process. First, seal the carving by applying a thin layer of boiled linseed oil thinned to a 1:1 mix with mineral spirits. Let the mixture soak in for a bit, and then wipe off the excess with a clean cotton rag. Let the carving dry overnight. Next, apply acrylic paints thinned slightly with water. Layer the paints, shading with darker tones. When the paint is dry, seal it with high-quality fast-drying satin polyurethane. Apply the polyurethane as thinly as possible, but work it into all of the crevices. Let the carving dry overnight. Finally, antique the carving with oil-based gel wood stain. Slather the gel stain on, and then immediately wipe it off with a cotton rag. Let the carving dry overnight.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Painting Guide<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n


\n<\/i>Dark Cat<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Base for body: dark chocolate (1)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stripe detail: black (1): striping detail<\/p>\n

\u2022 Facial details, stripe highlights: antique white (2)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inside of ears: flesh (3)<\/p>\n

Orange Cat<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Base for body: antique gold (1)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lowlights for body: Jack o\u2019 lantern orange (1)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stripe details: rookwood red (1)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Facial details and paws: antique white (3)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nose, inside of ears: flesh (2)<\/p>\n

1 Americana<\/p>\n

2 Apple Barrel<\/p>\n

3 Ceramcoat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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MATERIALS<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Basswood,\u00a03\/4″ (1.9cm) thick: dark cat, 1-5\/8″ x 1 7\/8″ (4.1cm x 4.8cm)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Basswood,\u00a03\/4″ (1.9cm) thick: orange cat, 1-1\/2″ x 2-1\/4″ (3.8cm x 5.7cm)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Acrylic paints: see Painting Guide above<\/p>\n

\u2022 Boiled linseed oil<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mineral spirits<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fast-drying satin polyurethane<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oil-based gel wood stain: antique oak, colonial, or old oak<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cotton rags<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TOOLS<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Knives: carving, detail<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gouges: assorted small<\/p>\n

\u2022 Saws: band or scroll<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pencil<\/p>\n

\u2022 Paintbrushes: assorted<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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About the Author<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shawn Cipa was recognized as \u201cSanta Carver of the Year” after he won Woodcraft\u2019s National Santa Carving contest. He is the author of several books with Fox Chapel Publishing. Shawn accepts commissions for his work and can be contacted at shawncipa.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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