Golf Ball Carvings

[againstthegrain]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[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

[tnartist05]

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]

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

[MelNM]

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