UNCOMMONLYEVER AFTER✳︎

Custom chainsaw-carved pets and fantasy sculptures

Let your pet—or a dragon—join the celebration in carved wood.

The Bear Factory / Chris Gagnon

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Chris Gagnon’s Murphy carving business accepts custom pet portraits and imaginative chainsaw sculptures, with examples ranging from bears to dragons and octopuses. Functional and stump carvings are also offered, opening a route to a very personal sculptural keepsake or unusual event décor.

Current location note / listed area: Murphy, North Carolina

Commissioned sculpture, not a confirmed live wedding demonstration or rental service. Confirm design, production time, weight, transport and venue placement. Outdoor pieces need appropriate sealing and ongoing care; discuss natural wood cracking and maintenance before ordering.

Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.

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