This rhino was turned from some offcuts from a tree which was brought down by this winter’s ice storm. It was salvaged near Oaklands Mansion at the Big Holly house in Murfreesboro.
My first attempt at turning a rhino went well. It sold at the first craft show where it was offered. The guy who purchased it called the rhino “my spirit animal.” I am not sure what that meant to him?
All of the animal figurines I have turned have actually sold well. Cats, dogs and mice have all caught the attention of multiple people. I have additional inspiration photographs of giraffes, long horn cows and penguins I intend to turn.
Working out the proper proportions of the different parts is the biggest challenge. But the fact that I get to use up some offcuts makes these worthwhile.
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