Dates and decoration for a pub.

squbrigg · #1 07-18-2007, 10:48 PM

Carved a date the building was built and the date the renovatuion begun and pub opened. Was unable to climb up and carve this into their beam , so made a playe that can be easily atteached, The decoration is the "Thistle"...old symbol of Scotland and Ireland . Hope they like it. The wood is cherry and the thistle carved in and burned for detail.

The Scottish Plaque is one I did just in the spirit of the occasion. I was on a roll.

Bob

Lindy · #2 07-18-2007, 11:34 PM

Bob,

How deep a carving is that Scottish Plaque? Did you highlight it with burning? It looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Linda

squbrigg · #3 07-19-2007, 06:49 AM

Thanks Lindy,
The dates are carved in about 3/8" deep, the board is only 3/4" in total. The thistle is relief carved about the same, and yes, detail were burned into it to accent the leaves and thistle and thorns. Then a bit of oil and lots of wax and elbow grease!

Bob

Thor · #4 07-19-2007, 08:15 AM

Beautiful job Bob. I like your thistle design very much.
Thor

gene messer · #5 07-21-2007, 08:27 PM

Once again .. a great lettering job Bob ... Alaways a joy to see your relief work ...

Gene

Irishman · #6 07-21-2007, 08:57 PM

That carving with the date has a real rich look to it. Couldn't think of any other way to describe it. Nicely done Bob. And the dragon is neat as well.
Patrick