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Published: 2010-02-16 19:15:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 7471; Favourites: 163; Downloads: 97
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Another coyote skull. A self-challenge to do the design entirely with through-hole patterns.Related content
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just out of ceriousity how much would one of your carved coyote skulls cost?
just a simple design with the lower mandible included?
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This is amazing.
I drill human bone sometimes for lab testing and I have trouble getting through with a powerdrill, I can't imagine trying to do this. It is so much finer than the corticol bone I drill I cannot imagine how you keep it from cracking.
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What do you drill with? I use a _very_ high speed surgical micromotor and burrs designed to shape tooth enamel. This cuts with almost no pressure being applied. Also, years of doing this have given me a feel for the material.
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honestly, just a store bought black and decker. Since the pieces I cut are dissolved in acid it doesn't have to be pretty, but it does give me great appreciation for your work.
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Well, I can see that you'd have trouble with that. I do hope you have a way to keep from breathing the bone dust; that stuff will clump up in your lungs and bring you grief.
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Your gallery is just full of hidden surprizes! I may just have to pass some monetary compensation for a piece of your imagination...
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First read this: [link] - which explains my basic setup - then send me a note with any additional questions.
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I really appreciate it, thank you so much!
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not a problem!
i assume they r ur own stencle work
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Well, it's my own design. I just make it up as I go along, so each skull I carve is different.
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awsome! lik ur own finger print!
one of a kind!
Good idea too! if u ever did sell and of them they'd fetch a good price for their one of a kind...ness
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Actually, I've sold all of them. I have a table at a few of the conventions and festivals in my area, where I sell my work. Almost everything in my gallery is sold. And yes, they are all one of a kind.
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thats awsome! good to know a lot of ppl love ur work!
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very cool. how do you make the small holes in the skull?
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I have very tiny cutting tools (made for dental work) and a surgical / dental micromotor to rotate them.
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Wow! The pierced pattern looks so delicate and elegant!
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Thank you. I'll have to try that again.
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This is gorgeous, i have a coyote skull myself and wanted to try something like this but i know i would ruin it.
great job.
did you find and clean this skull? if so could i have some tips?
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Thank you. Read my essay on skull carving [link] and practice carving on scrap bone until you get to where you are confident.
No, I bought this one. But tips are to be found here: [link]
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Thank you.
This is REALLY helpful.
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I've been admiring your work for some time and this piece is lovely. Do you sell your work?
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Thank you.
I do sell my work, and most of it is already sold. I list most unsold items here: [link]
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I have many skulls scattered inside and out of several different buildings around my place. Not one of them has any decoration done, because I've always thought that it has never improved any skull I'd seen. You have changed my opinion Sir, and indeed broadened my view.
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Well, I've seen many skulls also, and I don't think any of them _need_ decoration, but there are interesting combinations of skulls and decoration that I've been exploring.
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Everything you make is amazing. Seriously.
This skull is so intricately patterned -- it's just awesome that you can do that!
keep up the fantastic work!
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Nice piece. Pierced work is delicate but you have done a wonderful job.
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Thank you. 
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That is just too beautiful. I admire your work. <3
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The ultimate in cranial ventilation for keeping a 'cool head'
Great job, Don!
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A start, but I suspect that the ultimate is yet to come....
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beautiful work! I love your carved skulls, and you certainly executed the through-hole design well.
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Gosh I just am in love with your skulls! I should have nabbed one the instant I saw your stall at FurtherConfusion instead of waiting the next day. Bring more next FurtherConfusion!
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