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Spring Fling ivory trap
Posted By: newhouse114
Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/25/19 11:57 PM
Posted By: Boco
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 12:02 AM
awesome.
Posted By: Osky
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 01:16 AM
Wheeeeeeeew. Beauty.
Osky
Posted By: Castor Gitter
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 01:39 AM
Excellent craftsmanship as always.
Posted By: AK TRAPR
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 01:46 AM
That looks Awesome great job
There goes JR's profits for the year.
Posted By: alaska viking
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 02:10 AM
Again, out of the park! Are you going to be in my neck of the woods, this year?
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 02:45 AM
Don't know Viking. The ATA invited me to Fairbanks all expenses paid AND I CAN'T GO!! Wife had back surgery a couple months ago and I got way behind on everything.
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 04:03 AM
Absolutely exquisite work ! I see all the iridescent colours in the materials you use.
Just stunning 3D remarkable work .
What talent you have !
All the best for the family, and you enjoying your invite also.
Posted By: alaska viking
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 04:15 AM
Hope she get's well, soon. I have a family member in the hospital, as well. Progressing good.
Always have a couch or rack here, for you.
Posted By: broncoformudv
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 06:00 PM
What amazing work!
Posted By: HFT AK
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/26/19 07:58 PM
Beautiful work!
Posted By: wissmiss
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/27/19 12:36 AM
As usual, an awesome job of carving. Very realistic.
The amazing part - it is finished and ready to ship to Alaska and Spring Fling is more than 2 weeks away. Normally he wouldn't start carving until the week before. LOL
Way to go!!
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/27/19 02:00 AM
NANCY! You are giving away my trade secrets!
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/27/19 02:34 AM
Posted By: wissmiss
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/27/19 08:16 AM
NANCY! You are giving away my trade secrets!
I figured that was my privilege, considering everything............
Posted By: Allan Minear
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/27/19 10:57 AM
What a great looking piece of art as always very impressive to say the least ! I'm sure the bidding will be fast and furious I was hoping to be able to attend the fling this year but it's just not going to happen, I sent snares up to be sold on the silent auction as my way of saying thank you for helping us ( the MTA ) fight the anti trapping folks here in Montana.
Allan
Posted By: trappingthomas
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 02:01 AM
Any chance a lower 48 state dweller can buy this! Seriously can we bid and receive?
Posted By: white17
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 03:39 AM
Martenpine or AKHowler can possibly speak for the Association on that. As far as possessing it in the L48, I think that would be perfectly legal. If the feds allow it here, they should allow it in MI......................unless your state has some sort of restriction
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 04:05 AM
All pre MMPA ivory. No problems depending on state law. If you live in California you are SOL!
Posted By: Pete in Frbks
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 12:03 PM
Any chance a lower 48 state dweller can buy this! Seriously can we bid and receive?
I do not see why you could not have an "agent" bid for you. We do that when we are auctioning off hides and antlers at the Fur Auction.
You might want to stay on the phone with that person during the bidding. It can get a little "fast and furious."
Just putting in a single bid ahead of time could leave you a tad frustrated when the actual live (and occasionally inebriated....) in-person bidders got wound up at the Fling! I assume that you are aware that these pieces bring in a LOT of money each year. A single bid of only $2000-3000 might not win.
Pete
Posted By: EAH
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:29 PM
From one carver to another, Nice Job!
I donated my first carving this year and can't wait to hear how we both do.
Posted By: 1crazytrapper
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:35 PM
That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away.
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:35 PM
EAH, how long have you been carving? What kind of work do you do?
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:37 PM
That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away.
The complete chain took over three days.
Posted By: Miley
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:45 PM
Absolute beauty!
Posted By: wissmiss
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:46 PM
That chain is a rather basic chain. I think next year you need a chain that is a bit more complex. Like a B&L chain. Just something to think about.
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 07:58 PM
You are cruel Nancy!
Posted By: white17
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 08:05 PM
I thought that was just a real chain that was spray painted white ??? No ???
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 08:52 PM
Posted By: 1crazytrapper
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 09:37 PM
unreal thanks for sharing. The amount of tedious work that went into that is amazing. How many walrus tusks for the whole project? Absolutely fantastic!
Posted By: wissmiss
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 09:45 PM
Posted By: 1crazytrapper
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 09:45 PM
[quote=wissmiss]That chain is a rather basic chain. I think next year you need a chain that is a bit more complex. Like a B&L chain. Just something to think about.[/quot
Actually I think the curvature of the victor chain would be much harder to carve than the strait lines of the old b@l chain. I am by no means an expert artisan like 114 is though.
Posted By: beaverpeeler
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 10:56 PM
You can tell that he is truly a master artist. Just look at all the clutter in the background of them pics!
Posted By: trapr
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 11:07 PM
All pre MMPA ivory. No problems depending on state law. If you live in California you are SOL!
great work as always, still remember seeing a couple for real.Pictures look good but fall a bit short of the reality
I believe that last sentence quoted to be true regardless of circumstances.
Posted By: adam m
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 11:07 PM
Incredible
Posted By: cfowler
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 02/28/19 11:38 PM
VERY nice! Awesome piece of work!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/01/19 12:25 AM
Good gracious! I've never seen such a work of art!
Posted By: EAH
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/01/19 10:08 AM
I have been at it 17 years now, and mostly carve with cottonwood bark. Carving bear heads, stump bears and houses in the round.
The houses in the round are a lot of fun, trying to hide the seam and get as much detail on it. So I made a house carving for the fling, and I'm all ready planning next years house.
I really wanted to see your carving in person this year but work started early. Hopefully next year!
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/06/19 03:37 PM
PO Tracking says the package was delivered in Fairbanks. If something happens now it is on Randy's head! I'm guessing he opened the box to check the health status of the trap after being in the gentle care of the post office for a week.
Posted By: Pete in Frbks
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/06/19 04:14 PM
Randy had it at the meeting last night. We all got to see it "up close and personal."
It did indeed survive the trip up.
Looks great!
Pete
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/06/19 05:58 PM
Thanks Pete! I asked Randy to give me a call when it arrived. No need now!
Posted By: TurkeyTime
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/07/19 01:12 AM
Excellent job. Always look forward to seeing these.
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/16/19 03:45 PM
I believe tonight is the night! I'm always curious about what these will go for!
Posted By: Tradbow1
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/17/19 04:13 AM
I see Jr’s pocket book taking another hit
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/17/19 05:18 AM
He told me he wasn't going to be in the running this year.
Posted By: Pete in Frbks
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/17/19 03:03 PM
I'm happy to report that the ivory trap sold for $3,600.
I'm even happier to report that it was NOT ME that had to write that check!
Pete
Posted By: mad_mike
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/17/19 03:17 PM
Does the proceeds from the auction items go directly into the ATA general funds?
Posted By: newhouse114
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/17/19 03:59 PM
Glad to hear it! Did Jim end up with it again?
Posted By: Twogunwilly
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/18/19 10:46 AM
Incredible piece of art, thanks for sharing!
Posted By: AKHowler
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/18/19 03:24 PM
Got caught up in the moment. Beer, pretty women, art, peer pressure, you know how it happens. Thanks Chuck on another fine piece for my collection. Hope to see you up here next year.
Nice! Hope the pretty women congratulated you on your purchase!
Posted By: Allan Minear
Re: Spring Fling ivory trap - 03/19/19 11:37 AM
Congratulations JR that's a nice addition to your collection ! I understand all about those in the moment things when it comes to worthy causes .