8 foot sunflower

xsailer · #21 08-22-2008, 01:03 AM

WOW! I'm impressed with the quality of carvers commenting.

for my WIP.

MeINM,
Pot holder is actually a pot LID holder that I made to fill a gap when we bought a smaller kitchen stove. Kenny helped me figure out what he was talking about. I was thinking Hot pads. Senior thing I guess.

See the following.
Oak apple tree relief carving

MelNM · #22 08-22-2008, 01:17 AM

Now I see what Kenny's talking about, that is very nice. Your carvings are really inspiring thanks for pointing me to this thread.
Mel

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsailer

WOW! I'm impressed with the quality of carvers commenting.

for my WIP.

MeINM,
Pot holder is actually a pot LID holder that I made to fill a gap when we bought a smaller kitchen stove. Kenny helped me figure out what he was talking about. I was thinking Hot pads. Senior thing I guess.

See the following.
Oak apple tree relief carving

xsailer · #23 11-08-2008, 07:08 PM

Well, its been a while since I've updated my WIP. Still have a ways to go but keep getting interrupted. You guys probably don't have any problems like that. You're welcome to critque if you like.

Kenny_S · #24 11-08-2008, 10:05 PM

That very nice Bob. I like it. have to show the little bride what you have done with it. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

chpster90bu · #25 11-08-2008, 10:58 PM

Holy cow, Bob, that's an incredible piece of carving you've got there!!! What work in that! You've done an absolutely beautiful job so far and I will follow this along, now that I've discovered it......great job on both sides! This will be fantastic when it's finished....Bonnie

Carver/Turner_FromNowhere · #26 11-08-2008, 11:59 PM

Looking good

, thanks for the update.
Carl

Ron T · #27 11-09-2008, 01:41 AM

Wow! That's coming along really well, Bob.

xsailer · #28 11-09-2008, 10:23 AM

Thanks all.

Got a question. It's is actually a little bit over 8 feet tall and by the time I figure a frame to help stabilize and display the piece I'll have to add a frame. Now it's well over the standard size of most folks ceilings. Would you make it fit most folks houses or to heck with it, make it full length. I had thoughts of hanging it from a hook from a tall ceiling or even putting it on a plow disc and pin so it would rotate. At this point in time I not planning on cutting it back. It will make it harder to sell, if I chose to do that, but again my thought is "to heck with it".

Thor · #29 11-09-2008, 03:54 PM

Hi Bob,
I'm pleased to see the updated photos of your project. Please post close ups of the way you did the seed head

I would love to see how you tackled that. Also of the back of the flower. Your way of handling the detail in what looks like a 3/4" (or is it thicker?) piece of wood both front and back are to be "holy cow commended!" again.

I would also guess that it is actually white pine, judging from the color, instead of yellow pine. White pine is a lot easier to carve so that is a good thing. Yellow pine is what 2 x 6's are for framing a house usually. It really sucks to carve.
I wouldn't cut it down an inch, but I live with tall ceilings, and don't care for 8 foot ones. That is certainly a personal choice. I think it will look award-winning at any length.

Great carving.
Thor

Iowa Carver · #30 11-09-2008, 03:58 PM

That is incredible Bob, thanks for the update. I can't imagine working on something that big!

Corey