Petrified Wood Carving: The Cave Bear
This piece of petrified wood is extremely hard which explains why very few people will carve on it. It took me 3 weeks and lots of diamond bits to get it finished. I was going to tell everyone that the bear was carved by a prehistoric man before the tree was petrified and all I did was uncover it but I decided that might be considered slightly unethical. Go Figure. This is a great piece that I hated to sell.
Type
- wood
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
Lee
Apr 26, 2013Mike Did A Great Job! Pleasure To Work With
Richard Chumbley
Aug 31, 2020This is the second cane I've had made by Mr. Altom...great craftsmanship, great communication, just a great experience. Professional in all aspects and pays attention to every detail of the project.
Nancy Tully
Dec 16, 2014I am so pleased with the walking stick I ordered from Quotable Walking Stick. Michael Altom did a spectacular job and it is just as I ordered, including my personal touch I requested! The whole process, using Custom Made so a breeze and communication was excellent, allowing me to review as the project was in progress. My husband is going to love this! Thanks so much! Nancy
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.
Susan Van Loan
Apr 17, 2020Absolutely love the beauty and quality of the walking stick! Every expectation was not only met, but exceeded.