Author Topic: New Work (Read 3773 times)

Long Ears · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2023, 03:39:53 AM »

I'm not sure, an inverted, incised or cut in leaf. That's new to me and just beautifully executed. And here I thought I was the only one who cut on the wrong side of the line. Fantastic. Thank you. Bob

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2023, 04:24:50 AM »

Very nice work Ian but I think you been hanging with that other guy a little to much....ha ha ha ....beautiful work indeed....!!

flatsguide · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2023, 06:21:29 AM »

Very nice intricate carving....so many details to hold and carry the eye.
Cheers Richard

elk killer · « **Reply #28 on:** January 10, 2023, 02:48:46 PM »

WOW..!!

alacran · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2023, 04:19:19 PM »

Will like to see it when finished. It is quite nice.

Ats5331 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2023, 07:45:48 PM »

Fascinating carving work..what inspired you for this style? Will be eager to see how it turns out!

Hatchet-Jack · « **Reply #31 on:** January 10, 2023, 07:50:59 PM »

In the words of Steve Martin "All I can say is wow!"

bama · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2023, 09:37:50 PM »

Absolutely fabulous

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #33 on:** January 11, 2023, 03:52:15 AM »

Hey thanks everybody! This is one of a group of rifles I have in the works. Building them together has been a great way to explore variations on similar themes. None of them are representative of a particular school.

Hawken62_flint · « **Reply #34 on:** January 11, 2023, 03:54:11 AM »

Can I come and take lessons for about a hundred years? Absolutely great carving.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #35 on:** January 11, 2023, 04:06:45 AM »

Quote from: rtadams on January 09, 2023, 11:37:17 PM

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Ian,

When you have completed the rifle would share with all; the type & manufacture of the stain and finish used, including the processes for each.

Best Regards,

Robert

That would be difficult. It's a daily process that lasts for weeks or longer. Stained it this afternoon with aquafortis made from 1 part 68% nitric acid, 3 parts water and mild steel filings. Tomorrow all $#*! breaks loose. I don't do finishes the way most do.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2023, 04:11:51 AM »

Quote from: Tim Crosby on January 10, 2023, 01:52:57 AM

I have to look at it a few times to take it all in and I'm not sure I have. We're only seeing maybe 1/3rd of it, can't imagine what the rest of it looks like.

Tim

Actually this is the whole thing. It's a concealed carry longrifle. Fits comfortably down in your waistband (if you wear pants 6 sizes bigger than you normally would) and is barely visible as long as you stand inside a refrigerator box

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2023, 04:13:10 AM »

Quote from: Jim Kibler on January 09, 2023, 06:20:48 PM

What the $#*! is this crazy awesomeness! Beautiful work Ian!

Jim

Our beloved profanity is being censored. What is happening to this country?

James Rogers · « **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2023, 04:32:13 AM »

A lot going on in that art! Looking forward to the finished piece!

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #39 on:** January 11, 2023, 04:36:28 AM »

Quote from: Ats5331 on January 10, 2023, 07:45:48 PM

Fascinating carving work..what inspired you for this style? Will be eager to see how it turns out!

Really just things that appeal to me that I see in traditional carving (longrifle and otherwise) that I feel I can learn from and work with. For a while now I have been a lot more focused on trying to develop something personal than to make new ideas fit into a particular school.

Robert Hill · « **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2023, 05:06:26 AM »

That is indeed a very appealing carving!
-Robert Hill

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2023, 04:07:46 AM »

Always enjoy seeing your work, Ian. That’s a beaut! Best,

Ed

Dphariss · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2023, 04:58:35 AM »

Well I am certainly humbled or intimidated. Like going to Don Kings shop years ago and looking at his engraving. Enough to make a person give up.
Thats just outstanding…. Almost any comment would be faint praise.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #43 on:** January 14, 2023, 04:09:37 AM »

Thanks guys

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Author Topic: New Work (Read 3773 times)