Basswood Citrus Juicer - Chip Carved

[kitaye]

I made this at the request of my spouse. It started out as a 1.5 x1.5 by 12 block.

I shaped it to the general shape of handle, guards, and bulbs on the ends with my knife. Afterwards I chip carved the ridges in the bulbs and the decorative flowers on the hand guards. As you can see I had a bit of trouble with the ridges breaking off.

I finished it with gel stain to make the carving stand out and finished with two heavy coats of spar urethane to seal it tight.

Critiques and tips appreciated.

[GaryMc]

Wow Kit, that turned out beautiful, bet you spouse will love it!
GaryMc

[kitaye]

Thanks Gary. It was immediately given a place in the kitchen utensil drawer, right next to the rolling pin, and plastic soup scoop. I think that means it'll stay.

[Joy]

Beautifully done! Let us know how it holds up to actual use.

[gene-messer]

Nice piece of work .. I bet that's the fanciest and prettiest citrus juicer anyone has ever had ..

Great work ..

Gene

[kitaye]

Thanks Gene and Joy. I'm concerned that the ridges won't hold up under heavy use myself so I'll keep and eye on it and let you know how it does.

[Mottles]

Hi kitaye, this is great and you accomplished some really nice cutes and round smooth hand grip. Very nice!
Kathy

[Merle Rice]

Very unique and unusual Carving and well done. Merle