Results 1 to 13 of 13
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default Carving on a 15 3/4" Teak Platter

    Hello once again everyone I thought I would try my hand at some carving this time; This is my first carving project and I have about 3/4 rough out and just started w/ the details. Comments welcome,

    Bruce
    Attached Images Attached Images

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    AU
    Age
    53
    Posts
    106

    Default

    Wow that is so awesome. Great job

    keep on plugging away

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by mummatoni View Post
    Wow that is so awesome. Great job

    keep on plugging away
    Thank you mummatoni; There's still a great deal to do, but I find this carving process very relaxing. This is the first carving project that I have ever done and I like it so much that I'm already thinking of other projects to do over the winter months.
    Bruce


  5. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Horsham Victoria
    Posts
    901

    Default

    Excellent work. I like the areas that pierce right through.

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dundowran Beach
    Age
    76
    Posts
    19,922

    Default

    Looking really good Splinter.!!!

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Thank you artme and Brendan I thought I would step it up a notch w/ the threw piercing the more I work on this the more I'm leaning towards ebonizing the back ground where it's not piercing threw and lightly - slightly staining the leafs & acorns natural reds & browns.

    Bruce

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Hello again everyone Well I put a few more hours into the roughing out process and finished the piercing part of this project, now it's on the the fine details and sanding. Here's what she's looking like now.

    Bruce
    Attached Images Attached Images

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dundowran Beach
    Age
    76
    Posts
    19,922

    Default

    That is looking very good indeed sire!!!

    Have you had any "Üh oh! " moments?

  10. #9
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Gosford
    Posts
    770

    Default

    Beautiful piece. Nice combination of skills to create a one-of collectible.
    Don't Just Do It.... Do It HardenFast!!

    Regards - Wayne

  11. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Thank you Very Much hardenfast & artme No Uh Oh moments yet: Well the carving is complete and sanding is mostly finished up to 220 grit so far, here's what shes looking like now.

    Bruce
    Attached Images Attached Images

  12. #11
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Hello everyone I was able to get some varnish on this project and still may add another coat but here's what she looks like now.

    Bruce
    Attached Images Attached Images

  13. #12
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Port Sorell, Tasmania
    Posts
    592

    Default

    I think you have done a really good job with the carving and the overall effect looks great. Bit hard to tell from a photo but if you think it needs a light sand and another coat of varnish, don't settle for less than a 100% result with the finish.

    Tony
    You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~Oscar Wilde

  14. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    United States
    Posts
    318

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tony_A View Post
    I think you have done a really good job with the carving and the overall effect looks great. Bit hard to tell from a photo but if you think it needs a light sand and another coat of varnish, don't settle for less than a 100% result with the finish.

    Tony
    Thanks Tony....I'm using steal wool and then adding a light coat to bring back the shine, hopefully this will give it a nicer look.

    Bruce

Similar Threads

  1. First "platter"
    By bassmansimon in forum WOODTURNING - GENERAL
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 1st August 2012, 07:06 PM
  2. eBay: How long can you "Save" the "Draft"-listing of an item you want to sell?...
    By Batpig in forum NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH WOODWORK
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 22nd January 2011, 06:04 PM
  3. How to finish teak carving?
    By steck in forum FINISHING
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 5th January 2008, 12:49 AM
  4. Computer modelling "Carving on a computer"
    By MeTaBo MaN in forum WOODCARVING AND SCULPTURE
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 8th September 2005, 12:49 AM
  5. Olive wood /carving/vase 9x10"
    By peruturner in forum WOODWORK PICS
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 25th August 2005, 08:13 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •