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Hey, thanks for posting those pics. That's really interesting. And potentially useful. I wonder how jarrah responds... because I've been getting these really gorgeous many toned results out of...

:) I've been experimenting making a filler out of redgum sap dissolved in a little acetone, mixed with various things. :)

I mean, i'll probably put another coat on it but it is done for now, and i don't want to overcoat the green wood. I'm pretty happy with it... I know the color is subtle, but it really is pretty to...

Thanks :) Well, yeah. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm learning, and practicing, and trying out different techniques, so I don't know how it is going to turn out in the end.... but, yeah, I had no...

Hi there. I posted a while back when I had just started really getting into woodwork. Since then lots of stuff has gone on to keep me from being very social, online, but I have managed to make some...

Well, I've had success! So, I got a little sloppy and forgot to wash my hands, and as I was using my left hand to turn the piece around, well, it got all yucky looking. So, when it came time for...

Heh. I'll try, but I'm physically exhausted. Developing all kinds of new muscles. Well, you obviously understand the gist, given your comment referring to: "the artistic value of the piece, which...

A few things...

1) I thought that poly gave the clearest coat, in that it was non-penetrating? Am I wrong? This is just a little 4" round, pole that I've cut a smooth double helix into, but it has...

I have done quite a some finishing and restoration of furniture and we would often sand with acetone, sometimes adding something to condition it. I don't know what people put in it to condition it,...

Well, I guess that would be spot on. :;


Ok... well I took this from ubeaut:

and made it too general, I guess... because I was unsure about how to distinguish past and modern sculpture that...

[Hah! That took me back to my prep eval for my thesis on Network Econ. I don't think I'll ever make that mistake again!]


So...

From what I gather from reading this thread... people consider...

I'm just looking forward to telling my uncle that in Australia they have to make their swords out of wood, and even then, they are still illegal! Hahaheheh. Oi. And now I have an image of someone...

Underfoot:

I'm feeling the need to avoid being all glowy about the caliber of conversation on this forum. Suffice it to say that I've been thinking very seriously about what has been said... and...

Oh wow... I have this lignotuber that I'm working on that is like your piece. It has an outside bumpiness (for lack of better words... I think of them as information nodes) that I used, in places, to...

Thanks, that made a lot of sense.

I tried to resist.... but I have to say... I don't think so. I think you have to have an eye (figuratively) for it. I mean, it is kindof silly saying this to you because obviously your eyes tell you...

I see that it has abuse protection. :think: Hm. How is your experience with it? I've broken one dremel and have another one whining at me. I replaced the bearing on the broken 400digital, so it works...

I don't mind criticism. In fact, I crave it from those who give an honest opinion, especially if they have some insight. Yours is a little funny in the delivery... not really sure why you didn't just...

Heh, dunno about that. I say the genius is in the wood itself. It kindof tells my hand what to do.

Last month I had a blue pinky when I got a little casual with a die grinder with a 1/4" carbide bur bit.. really tiny little things caught my glove like velcro. Guess it dislocated the pinky. Hurt...

:) If you like the story behind it... while I was back visiting family in Florida, I spent a lot of time with my Uncle, who is just 17 years my senior. We went out shootin' and fishin' and boatin'...

Wow, thanks. :) I'm very pleased that you seem to be able to see the intent... I mean, as I said the piece isn't done, there is a lot of little fiddly stuff to do, like polish out the toolmarks...

:?:no:I don't understand.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?p=840818

Some pics. :)

Thank you :)

Unfortunately, no. I was in a big rush to clean it up enough to get it through customs as a "finished" piece, so didn't manage to get a photo.

Ok, I've been told that if I should post pictures. I'm still working on just about everything I have.. but this is somewhat interesting, I think. It is fine work from here on out... the piece is just...

Ok.

:) Ah, I would like to try my hand at turning someday, when I can afford the tools :)

Heh. Arty.

I think I've been thinking of the relationship between "form and function" in terms of tension...

Hi wheelinround. Thanks a lot for that information! I've been meaning to find out places to go check out what other people are doing around here. Good to have a recommendation, and those hours are...

Hello. I'm Jen.


So... a little background about me. I was born and raised Anna Maria Island Florida, raised by my mother, a commercial artist, and my grandparents - a china-painter and a...

To be clear, I was making a little perspective-joke that since I'm a photographer, and even my overseas mother has not received any photos, that I think it might be a while until I get around to...

Thank you! I will, but since my mom still hasn't gotten any pictures yet, I figure it might be a minute. Weird thing: I'm a photographer. But when I'm carving, I don't feel like taking pictures. I'm...

I'm new to the wood carving thing - but I've some experience in working with businesses/ investors in art. The main thing I've learned: NEVER try to calculate your per hour rate unless you happen to...

Have any of you any experience with placing pieces in galleries or on consignment in gift shops?