Closed End Hummingbird/Trumpet Flower Flute

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I thought that I would post some pics of a flute that I completed. My wife has did it again and brought this beautiful Hummingbird to life!!! This Flute was a real challenge, due to the fact that you have to think outside the box when designing it. This Hummingbird really looks like it is ready to fly away....

New Song....Wayfaring Stranger

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I was off early this morning and all is quiet so I thought that I would record another song.....It is called Wayfaring Stranger...This song was done on a Key of F flute I made. I enjoy this Key, because it has a very mello and soothing voice. Hope you like it....

Hummingbird/Trumpet Flower Flute

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I have finally finished the Closed ended hummingbird/Trumpet Flute. This flute is Keyed to Low D. This flute is rich with beautiful grains running through it. I will now be turning it over to my very talented wife to paint and bring the flute to life. I used three woods to create this. The totem flower is made from Aspen and the Hummingbird is made from White Pine. The Trumpet Flower on the end is made from Poplar. The flute itself is made from White Pine. I decided to use three woods because I wanted to add character to this beautiful flute. It has a very clear mello and smooth voice. Closed ended flutes are different then the ones I am used to carving. You really have to think outside the box when designing them. This flute will be on its way to its new owner in Florida soon!!!

New Song...Journey Through the Dark

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Being a Flute Maker has been very rewarding for me. I enjoy playing the Native American Flute, as much as I like creating them. I find myself not having the time to play as often as I used to. I created this song...Called Journey Through the Dark, because it reminds me of the many obstacles we have to over come in life. During the day, we work hard, and sometimes don't reward our selves like we should. Little things that we do, sometimes never get noticed. We always need to remember that we are confident in ourselves, and there is only one person that stares back at us in that mirror. Sometimes we can go our whole life expecting things to be different. I feel this is a waste. We should embrace what we have now, for someday it may be gone........and we will never be able to get it back.....

Creating The Flower

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Today I have been working on the Trumpet flower for the closed flute...It will be ready for Dianie to Paint and bring it to life tomorrow. I talked to my brother tonight.......He is the one that is a Genius with computers. Keith has been working on my website. I can't wait to post it!!! I feel it is the best one on the net!!! No Offense :) I am very blessed to have a great family!!!

First Song Amazing grace

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Today I learned how to put Music mp3 on this Blog.....On the Right I will be listing some songs that I play with the Native American Flute. One day I will have an album for my kids. You will have to click the back button when finished.....Haven't learned how to just keep it on, so you can read my blog.......But.......One day it will happen. I have been working on a closed end flute, For a Client, and I am finding that this is harder then it looks. A closed end flute is a flute that has a carving on the end and then you make holes (measuring) to fool the flute into thinking it is open. The end of this flute will have a Trumpet Flower and a Hummingbird totem. The grain of this flute is very beautiful. I have matched two pieces of wood together so the grain blends naturally. I usually carve down the shaft with relief carvings, but this client prefers to see the grain. I can see why, I can't wait until this is finished. When my part is done, I can give it to my very talented wife, and watch the true magic happen. Diane brings all of my carvings to life. More to Come.........God Bless!!!

My First Blog entry

Welcome to my Blog.......This is the first entry, (with the extreme help from my very talented Wife)...http://www.dianiemacs.blogspot.com

I started this blog to open up my eyes and thoughts to the many opportunies that exist. As I sit back from the drivers seat, I observe my wife taking over the computer. I am a simple man,(So Bear With Me), until I get this mastered.