Finished this not long ago. Carved from basswood to a depth of 1/4". The background is three different stains that were then glazed using artist oils to highlight certain areas. The leaves and...
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Finished this not long ago. Carved from basswood to a depth of 1/4". The background is three different stains that were then glazed using artist oils to highlight certain areas. The leaves and...
Use the mahogany. It should carve fairly easy with a sharp knife and make a beautiful dolphin. At one time mahogany was the premiere wood for carving and for pattern makers.
Mark
I have worked with red elm and it was stringy when worked with machinery, steambent really nice and was not much of a problem to carve. Just make sure your tools are sharp and keep in mind the open...
Just finished this and it is another experiment in my new approach to finishing. After years of using stains and approaching finishing in a tried and true manner I decided to change my entire...
I have used a type of small power carver like that before and they are delicate...can't take much abuse at all. Check this forum and do a search for power carving or the brand name...I know it has...
Thank you all for the comments. The finishing is not complex or time consuming if everything is on hand. I have a dedicated finish area so it is easy for me.
For this carving I recessed the...
Just finished this piece in between other work. The intent was to see how much dimension could be achieved in minimal depth, in this case less than 1/8". I also wanted to create a three dimensional...
lime wood is soft yet has strength...Grinling Gibbons work will illustrate my point. Good luck.
Mark