This is a whimsical Tree Spirit Wizard Carving of an Elf Wizard. He comes ready to hang on the wall. I am Gary Burns the Treewiz and I carved everything in my shop. He measures 11" tall x 7 1/2" wide x 2" deep. I haven't carved a pine knot in a few years. My whole collection of knots burned up in my shop fire a few years ago. A friend sent me a few a couple of days ago. I love getting to carve one again. They are really special to carve!!
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I introduce to you, "Cubby" the Elf Wizard. "Cubby" is a very content soul. He loves life and is the most positive spirit. "Cubby" is the kind of Wizard that you would love to sit and spend an evening with. He can tell some enchanting tales and loves to share his Wizdom with any who have an ear. He loves being a Wizard and passing on his ways. He seems to see right through a person and knows their lot and how they might be comforted if that is what is needed."Cubby" can cheer a person up with just the twinkle of his eyes. He is an enchanted soul! :)
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I have flattened the back so that he hangs on the wall and I have carved a notch in the back for hanging. I signed him Wiz on the back as well.
He is carved out of an old growth pine knot. A pine knot is what a branch does when it goes into the trunk of a pine tree. The tree dies, rots and falls over, and the trunk eventually rots away leaving the knots. Very few of these are good to carve as the sun bakes them and eventually the fungi critters eat them. It is my favorite wood to carve faces and fish in.
The pine knots can change color over time to a darker orange. Some change quickly and some change slowly or not at all. They go from a light yellow or orange to a dark orange or deep brown color, I am assuming from the UV light but I don't know why only some do. The orange color is a much warmer color than the yellow. I like it very much.
Here's a little story about the Earth Wizards. In the beginning, the Creator noticed the trees were defenseless. Hence He fashioned Wood Elves and Earth Wizards, kind spirited folk who labored at nurturing the trees and protecting them from those with little understanding of The Way.
Trees contain a wisdom of the past and offer hope for the future. The Elves and Wizards live on, though few in number compared to the Unknowing. Our well being depends upon our trees and environment being protected and held close to our hearts. Please help the Elves and Wizards; hold the Earth close to your heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
All of my carvings have a lacquer finish. Dusting with a feather duster or blowing off with a compressor is all that is necessary on the carved trees, fish and carved faces. I use Orange oil on the smooth surfaces. This will perk them up. I would do it as often as you polish your furniture. Once a month would keep them looking great but is not necessary.
When will I get my purchased carving?
I will contact you as soon as I get your order. I will package it that day or the next. I take it to the Post Office the next morning. If I get an order on Friday afternoon, Saturday or Sunday it will be in Monday mornings mail.
How will my carving be shipped?
I use Priority United States postal service mail.
Do you ship outside of the US?
I do ship outside of the US. I need to know the carving that you are interested in and your complete shipping address. I will figure what it costs to ship to your address and make the changes to the listing so that you can make the purchase.