The Wayland Kista ( Old Norse Chest.)

[Gary Elson]

Hi
Of course the stitch counters would be able to show you an example of their own work to exemplify what they mean ............I think not !

 

[Wayland]

Ah, but real stitch counters don't need to do that.. They just need to be "right"...

Yep, never seen the point myself. I probably know as much as they do, but to me the atmospheric effect is far more important than the molecular accuracy.

I usually just suggest they pull their fillings out and ingest a few intestinal worms to improve their own authenticity. That seems to shut them up.

 

[Mesquite]

I usually just suggest they pull their fillings out and ingest a few intestinal worms to improve their own authenticity. That seems to shut them up.

I hope you offer them a period authentic pair of pliers to do it Gary

 

[Tengu]

Yes, as Im currently involved in reproduction stuff for handling boxes for schools I wonder about that.

But hey, I do my research and they didnt have standardisation those days, did they?

(However I suspect a person of that period might dismiss my work since Im not a Guild member...)

 

[Wayland]

I hope you offer them a period authentic pair of pliers to do it Gary

I can certainly do that. Flat, round nosed or pincers.

 

[Wayland]

Yes, as Im currently involved in reproduction stuff for handling boxes for schools I wonder about that.

But hey, I do my research and they didnt have standardisation those days, did they?

(However I suspect a person of that period might dismiss my work since Im not a Guild member...)

Fortunately the guild system comes in a little later than the period I cover. Seems to be a side effect of feudalism.

 

[Skaukraft]

Looks great!

 

[Dave]

Thats come out great. I have a heavy pine bed, and have been thinking of doing a green man on the foot end.

 

[Wayland]

Time to make a start then Dave...

 

[vestlenning]

Nice chest, Wayland - great carving job!

You have inspired me, I have to make such a chest (Norwegian: "kiste") for myself. It will be simpler though, haven't got your carving skills. Think I will settle for something written with short-twig runes (rök runes), my forename maybe.

 

[johntarmac]

Even though you didn't use any I have to say you've nailed it with that, it's a lovely looking chest.

 

[Tjurved]

That is a very nice kista .

 

[Gaudette]

A truly inspirational thread. A fantastic piece of work and thank you for taking the time to show us.

 

[copper_head]

That really is fantastic.

 

[Wayland]

Thanks guys. I'm really pleased so many people have found this thread so inspiring. I hope you all enjoy your projects as much as I have and I look forward to seeing how you do.

I'm in Ireland at the moment but when I get back I should be able to do the last finishing touches and then give it a coat of Stockholm tar and oil to tone it up a bit. I'll post some new shots when it's done.

It will be going on it's first outing for the bank holiday weekend. I'm doing a Viking event at Scarborough castle so I hope to get some shots of it in it's proper surroundings.

 

[mrcharly]

First of Bro, seriously, that's really nice work.
, as I didn't know that between the staves the cooper uses straw to waterproof the seams,

Hmm - I'm pretty sure using straw isn't standard practice. Maybe it was inserted as 'caulking' when the barrel leaked.

 

[Biker]

Excellent work, Gary. Carving seasoned oak is not much fun but that is truly stunning work, sir. Family heirloom right there.

 

[Dean]

Excellent work, Gary. Carving seasoned oak is not much fun but that is truly stunning work, sir. Family heirloom right there.

I agree here with Aaron. Nothing like a self intense project to teach oneself skills.

 

[Wayland]

Here we are then. A few minor details tidied up and then given a coat of oil and tar.

When it's fully dry I may seal it with wax but we'll see how it goes.

 

[tombear]

Well, tha don't need me to tell you how wonderful that is, but I'll say it anyway. That's art, that is!

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Tom