Author Topic: New work (Read 2253 times)

Ian Pratt · « **on:** April 18, 2024, 04:27:18 PM »

Some new carving. Have a bit of cleanup left to do but this is basically it.

I have a pretty involved finish planned for this one. To start I will run my truck through an automated car wash with the fully assembled gun loosely strapped to the hood. Will probably require ten to fourteen trips depending on how the wood reacts. Full wash, heated dry. No wax. Happy to discuss this process with anyone - I have no secrets.

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2024, 04:30:02 PM »

Crisp, clean, flowing; in a word, amazing.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2024, 04:59:59 PM »

Very nice. The Finnish process might not be for the faint of heart.😁

taterbug · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2024, 05:15:22 PM »

uhhh... okaaay.

Car wash- touchless, dragging cloth type, or the spinning 'scrape-and-scratch' brushes?

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2024, 06:17:43 PM »

Can’t ask for better composition or execution.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2024, 06:37:00 PM »

My eyes just popped out of my head. Now I will need more eye surgery, thanks.
Seriously that is such Beautiful work!!

hawkeye · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2024, 08:22:32 PM »

Amazing😍

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2024, 09:12:43 PM »

100 % pure nifft, Ian!

J. Talbert · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2024, 10:49:31 PM »

Uniquely traditional and original at the same time.

Love it!!

Jeff

BOB HILL · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2024, 10:56:45 PM »

Outstanding, Ian. Thanks for sharing.
Bob

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2024, 11:07:35 PM »

Wowzers!!!

DHouse · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2024, 11:27:46 PM »

I love the balance it all achieves and especially like the curl toward the toe getting run-through by the molding line. It seems to give the acanthus & surrounding accents a sense of movement and growth. I could go on. Thank you for sharing! -Dillon

axelp · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2024, 12:57:40 AM »

really really really nice and I know about these things...

I noticed that on the lower loop de loop you cropped the carving to the lower long line. Why did you not allow the loop to cross over and connect? I am just curious. I think it looks great as it is, but my OCD graphic design brain wants to see the loop continue around.

Ken

JTR · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2024, 04:05:33 AM »

That's really beautiful carving!
It's going to be spectacular when finished!
John

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2024, 04:19:16 AM »

Quote from: axelp on April 19, 2024, 12:57:40 AM

really really really nice and I know about these things... I noticed that on the lower loop de loop you cropped the carving to the lower long line. Why did you not allow the loop to cross over and connect? I am just curious. I think it looks great as it is, but my OCD graphic design brain wants to see the loop continue around.

Ken

Don't worry , the rest of that volute is there. The butt molding pops off easily so we can view what's underneath it.

Interesting to see the opposing viewpoints from you and DHouse back to back like this! To answer your question about why I did it this way vs. completing the volute over top of the molding, it should make sense if you think of that molding as the top layer. The lower half of the volute is concealed behind it. To my eye it adds some depth and movement.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2024, 04:26:03 AM »

Quote from: taterbug on April 18, 2024, 05:15:22 PM

uhhh... okaaay.

Car wash- touchless, dragging cloth type, or the spinning 'scrape-and-scratch' brushes?

First pass with the spinning brushes. Remaining treatments via dragging cloth.

aaronc · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2024, 06:42:54 AM »

Wow that is some work.

Curtis · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2024, 07:11:53 AM »

Really great work there Ian! I am eagerly awaiting the AFTER truck was photos, to see what effects it produces... just how creative is that???

WOW amazing.

Curtis

Rolf · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2024, 09:32:30 AM »

Truly beautiful!! Can't wait to see the finish rifle.

Best regards
Rolf

Tony N · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2024, 04:45:29 PM »

Amazing workmanship Ian!

Tony

P.Bigham · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2024, 04:56:06 PM »

Beautiful

mountainman · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2024, 05:39:06 PM »

Awesome work! Hopefully it's a touch free car wash!!

duca · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2024, 09:25:24 AM »

Beautiful!!! Please let us see the finished product!!

godutch · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2024, 05:59:01 PM »

That is such beautiful work !

gusd · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2024, 06:46:42 PM »

Very Beautiful
ASs you always do!
Gus

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