Golf Ball Carvings

againstthegrain · #1 07-08-2008, 07:16 PM

I just found out that you can carve the inside of a golf ball. I have read the great tutorial posted by Gene on this topic.

Can anyone that has done a golf ball carving post a picture of it on this thread for me so I can get my eyes full? This might be something I'd like to try.

Thanks!

MelNM · #2 07-08-2008, 08:34 PM

Here's a couple I have done. Let me know if you have any questions, if have trouble bringing them up they are on the My Gallery Page link in my signiture.
Mel

Golfball Rose - Wood Carving Illustrated Photo Gallery

Santa Golf Ball - Wood Carving Illustrated Photo Gallery

I just googled this web site, this guy is really good. He made me want to carve golf balls again.

Golf ball carving

againstthegrain · #3 07-08-2008, 09:36 PM

Mel,

I really like your golf ball carvings. Thanks for the pictures and for the web site link. I checked out that guy's carvings. He does good work! (My favorite was the lady bugs)

I tried to respond to your PM, but your mailbox is full. You must be very popular!

gene messer · #4 07-08-2008, 10:12 PM

YouTube - Carving A Face On A Golf Ball Part 1
YouTube - Carving A Face On A Golf Ball Part 2
YouTube - Carving A Face On A Golf Ball Part 3

againstthe grain .. if you are interested in seeing the video of carving and painting a golfball I made ... just click on the link above and it will take you to part 1

Gene

MelNM · #5 07-08-2008, 11:55 PM

Thanks Dianna, there also is a lady who carves them, but I can't find her website. She airbrushes her carvings also and that's a whole other talent. Her's are the best I have ever seen.
Mel

tnartist05 · #6 07-09-2008, 08:21 AM

Heres one I carved. Hope to carve a few more soon. Forrest

MelNM · #7 07-09-2008, 09:49 AM

That's a neat one Forrest, you sure put a lot of work into it. How much time did it take? Alright you guys have inspired I'm going to carve a few when I go camping this week.
Mel

tnartist05 · #8 07-09-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MelNM

That's a neat one Forrest, you sure put a lot of work into it. How much time did it take? Alright you guys have inspired I'm going to carve a few when I go camping this week.
Mel

After I got the top part/the cover off,it took about 2hrs from carving and painting it then I had to add the cherry base. Its the only one Ive carved but I hope to have several carved in the next few months for my last show in Oct.

Forrest

Simplyme · #9 07-09-2008, 10:55 AM

Can you use any golf ball, or is there a specific kind?

MelNM · #10 07-09-2008, 02:58 PM

Titleist used to make wound balls that had rubber band in it. I use what they call a 2 piece ball, it has a cover and a solid core. Brand wise pretty much all of them make a 2 piece. I use mainly Topflite, but that's because I have a bunch of those. But that don't really matter most of the lower end balls are 2 piece. You'll know right away if you have wound ball, those rubber bands pop out the sides real quick.
Mel