Minature Relief Carving Of An Owl On Thread Spool
This is a minature relief carving of an owl on a wooden Thread Spool. The owl is sitting out on a limb of a tree waiting for something interesting to come along, a midnight snack perhaps. I hand carved the owl into the wooden spool using a high speed (400,000 rpm) drill using the same bits that your dentist uses. The Thread spool is 2 inches high and has a diameter of 1.5 inches.
Meet the Maker
Michael Altom
QuotableWalkingStick
I retired from the USAF after 28 years and now I make canes, walking sticks, jewelry and art pieces full time. The Quotable Walking Stick is a concept that I started. I find rare, unusual, and/or antique items to make into walking stick handles. Then I find an appropriate quote from literature, movies, music or elsewhere that I feel compliments the user.
Quotes have always been an important part of my life. It is comforting to know that others we admire think along the same lines as we do. I hope you will find one that speaks to you.
Customer Reviews
Tony
Apr 26, 2013Working with Michael Altom has been thee best! From start to finish he walked me through better ideas and kept me updated with every move. A real gentleman. He gave me just what I wanted and more! I just cant believe it. My friend has ALS and has a very difficult time walking and so I asked Michael to carve my friends life accomplishment on a walking stick or cane. He loves to hunt, fish, snowmobile, go four wheeling and loves his family! Michael expressed all of that for me in the most unique way imaginable! A real Artisan!! God Bless Michael Thank you and all the Best Tony Manzo
Margie Clyde
Dec 15, 2014Mr. Altom made me a beautiful cross at such a reasonable price. Communicating with him was so easy and Mr. Altom seemed to know exactly what I was looking for. It was shipped promptly and shipping was included in the price I paid. I would definitely recommend his work and I will actually look to purchase gifts from him again.
Debbie Conaway Conaway
Dec 11, 2013My husband was extremely pleased with his new walking cane. The detail work is very impressive. We would definitely go through custom made again and particularly this maker. He was great at keeping me up to date on the project and sending pictures along the way. A very pleasant experience.
Kitty Kreith
Mar 5, 2019We could not be happier with Cory's walking stick. He loves it. Thanks for making it so special by helping me and adding your own thoughts. As I said we will be sharing your work everywhere we go. Thanks again...... for everything. Kitty
alan
Apr 10, 2013I CANT PUT INTO WORDS HOW PLEASED I AM WITH MIKE AND THE CANE HE CRAFTED FOR ME!!! I WILL TRY THOUGH.MIKE WAS SO ACCOMMODATING AND WAS SO EASY TO TALK TO .HE WAS SO UNDERSTANDING WITH EACH OF THE CHANGES AND IDEAS I HIT HIM WITH.MIKE TOOK MY VISION AN RAN WITH IT AND KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. HE EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS! WE WILL BE CRAFTING ANOTHER MASTERPIECE IN THE FUTURE.I WILL TREASURE MIKES CREATION FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND WILL CARRY IT WITH PRIDE.I CANT WAIT TO TAKE IT TO SOLDIER FIELD FOR A BEARS GAME.IT IS DEFIANTLY A ONE OF A KIND TRIBUTE TO OUR CHICAGO BEARS! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ALAN KINNEY (DIE HARD BEARS FAN)