That's really nice.
I do a lot of carving in lime which is very easy to work, what was it like carving the oak?
cheers
Andy
...well, I found an old alder branch on the floor which had a decently solid bit in the middle, so I've bought that home to dry out. Now all I have to do is wait til next september, when I can carve a leaf out of it!
Meanwhile, I suppose it's off to B&Q for a bit of pine board, unless any of you other carvers have any suggestions...
I have dyed pine with a mix made from Oak Galls, rust and VinegarI have some lime wood that is begging to be carved, i guess i just like the colour of oak for these kinds of projects. Oak seems really nice to carve to me, holds good detail and lovely grain.
I have often wondered how the old masters of wood carving changed the colour of their lime wood woodcarvings... some of them are so dark and have such a nice sheen. Does anyone know what kind of wood die they may have used? I dont particualrly want to be using Ronseel hehe, i'd rather use some kind of natural beeswax mixture.
Yeswoww, did you do that john?
impressed bud.Yes
A bit different to te standard Woodspirit
It now has pride of place in my livingroom
For scale it stands about 6" tall...
It was carved with an axe, a bowsaw, bushy knives and a couple of spoon knives - and it took a couple of days to do (but not full time!) - she is known as "Ugly Betty" ....
Thanks - but there are much better carvers on this siteimpressed bud.
I have often wondered how the old masters of wood carving changed the colour of their lime wood woodcarvings... some of them are so dark and have such a nice sheen. Does anyone know what kind of wood die they may have used? I dont particualrly want to be using Ronseel hehe, i'd rather use some kind of natural beeswax mixture.