Author Topic: Dragon carving (Read 19371 times)

bjrogg · « **Reply #60 on:** September 08, 2016, 12:24:56 pm »

Really cool Ruddy, I like your method of splitting up your time on more than one project I agree it does keep thing more interesting and h lips keep from getting burned out. I never realized until you said it but I do the same thing.
Bjrogg

Zuma · « **Reply #61 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:17:06 pm »

Outstanding!

Now I guess it's time for the monogram back story.

Zuma

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #62 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:28:09 pm »

Thanks Bjrogg and Zuma,

Finally on the home stretch. Yep Bjrogg, it does keep it more fun doing other stuff in between, also time to ponder how best to do stuff.
No worries Zuma, just over did it a bit and needed to rest up

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Ruddy.

Ranasp · « **Reply #63 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:55:50 pm »

That is some fantastic (literally!) woodworking! You're quite right about cutting through the knotwork, it definitely lightens it up.

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #64 on:** September 08, 2016, 02:12:08 pm »

Thank you very much Ranasp,

Yes, I'm glad I cut through the knotwork, thanks to the Welsh love spoon carvers for the inspiration, I am looking forward to carving the knotwork so it is undulating over and under...it should really pull it together if all goes well.

Ruddy.

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #65 on:** September 23, 2016, 03:19:26 am »

Here is the bow stand all finished, save for a final rub down and final coat of Danish oil, and pretty happy with how it came out. I decided on the single acorn which was requested and added a leaf top and bottom.

Ruddy.

Pat B · « **Reply #66 on:** September 23, 2016, 08:18:13 am »

Beautiful work, Darter. I bet Lisa will love you for it.

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #67 on:** September 23, 2016, 08:45:22 am »

Thank you Pat B, I've been quite a few months late getting this finished so I put a little more effort into it, I'll be handing it over this weekend and hopefully will be happily received

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( the two dowels pull out and it breaks down to three pieces)

Ruddy.

Zuma · « **Reply #68 on:** September 23, 2016, 10:52:23 am »

The finish is outstanding.

It really makes things pop.

Can you do one with the name Zuma on it?

Zuma

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #69 on:** September 23, 2016, 11:09:10 am »

Sure thing Zuma, but I'd put your name on the dragon side, it'll be more of yang thang

I do like how this oak soaks up the Danish oil, I think it goes a lovely colour, and nice and waterproofed.
Just put the final coat on...and all done ready for its new home.

Ruddy

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #70 on:** September 23, 2016, 06:08:53 pm »

Swear to God, I will change my name to Lisa if you will send that to me!

bjrogg · « **Reply #71 on:** September 23, 2016, 06:24:29 pm »

Outstanding Ruddy, that really turn out great.
Bjrogg

chamookman · « **Reply #72 on:** September 24, 2016, 03:23:13 am »

Outstanding ! Bob

Ruddy Darter · « **Reply #73 on:** September 24, 2016, 04:32:16 am »

Lol JW_

, thank you very much guys

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Ruddy.

selfbow joe · « **Reply #74 on:** September 24, 2016, 08:38:35 am »

Very nice.

Primitive Archer