Wot no bark!

[dicktilley20]

An idea Ive been meaning to try out, Ive seen the bark carvers do this and I had a piece of rotten oak that I burned the back out of and carved a few 'Wonky' woodspirit houses on, good fun!

I then had it sandblasted....





I am thinking it would make a nice candle lantern????

dick

[Joy]

Looks like a great idea....nice work!

[Lightningbolt]

Wow! That sure produced an interesting look. I love seeing these experiments with fire which gives us even more ways to expand upon a carving. Really nice look!

[dicktilley20]

Heres a couple of pix of the back, it was rotten right up the middle so it smouldered for a few hours, the soft wood all burnt out leaving a fantastic natural finish.





dick

[Lightningbolt]

Dick: Thanks for the pictures from the rear side of the log which explains a lot about how you got to the final result. Very interesting!

You've given me some ideas for a standing dead maple tree I know about and I believe that the entire center of that tree is mostly hollow. Thanks for opening my eyes to yet one more possibility!

[chpster90bu]

Very unique piece, Dick! I loved it! Thanks for posting. Bonnie

[dicktilley20]

Originally Posted by Lightningbolt

Dick: Thanks for the pictures from the rear side of the log which explains a lot about how you got to the final result. Very interesting!

You've given me some ideas for a standing dead maple tree I know about and I believe that the entire center of that tree is mostly hollow. Thanks for opening my eyes to yet one more possibility!

My thoughts exactly Dave!

I think a tall hollow log burnt out would make a magical, mystical story telling chair!

If its big enough you could make two, they would be great seats for a fire pit area???!!!

dick