Each time Henry comes out to help in the shop, he learns something new. This time, he saw me adding texture to the sides and back of a sign panel with a die grinder and immediately wanted to try it himself. He first donned his safety gear, and then we began the work. It was hard to wait, but he did allow me to do a little demo, and then he was off on his own. Juniper wasn’t about to let her brother have all the fun and took a turn as well, of course. As with everything they try, the learning curve was short, and the result was fantastic.
Sculpting a treasure
No pirate-themed mini golf would be complete without a treasure chest, and the one we are building for Vala’s Pumpkin Patch is no exception. This is a good-sized feature without a doubt. The shovel is custom-built by Peter, and because it will be tugged on by thousands of guests, it is much sturdier than it looks. The blade is 10-gauge steel, and the handle is sculpted concrete over thick-walled tubing.
Shipwreck stern
This shipwrecked stern of a square rigger will act as the final hole for Pirate’s Cove Mini Golf at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Gretna, Nebraska. This was a fun and challenging piece to sculpt. The painting begins this coming week. Stay tuned….
