Saturday, August 18, 2007

Fun With Wood!

Here are some wood-carvings I did. I'm thinking about doing a sculpture at some point, but I need more wood. Anyone want to come with me looking for a giant walnut tree?


My friend blowing bubbles


A random face. Perhaps before the morning coffee?


Maybe too much coffee?



This one is based on a Roman mask found at Kalkriese. The real one is below (okay, so it is not exact!):




So anyway - if you have never carved wood, you should try it, it's fun! And it leaves a wonderful layer of wood-chips in your townhouse - you know, to give it that "18th century" look you can't find in a catalog.
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8 comments:

  1. OGTLAugust 18, 2007 at 12:10 PM

    Excellent!!

    What tools to you use for this?? Amazing skill.

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  2. JarodAugust 18, 2007 at 12:18 PM

    Ogtl - Thanks! I use Chisels, dremel, sandpaper, etc. It's actually easier than it looks.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 18, 2007 at 1:10 PM

    Did you really make those? I am impressed. You have a talent.

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  4. BlondebutBrightAugust 19, 2007 at 6:49 AM

    Very cool! I wouldn't even know where to start with a project like that. Are they hanging all over your townhouse?

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  5. Timmy TownAugust 19, 2007 at 7:00 AM

    Your wood carvings are amazing, it is something I find very difficult to do.
    If did a could wood carve I would choose to create a horse.
    Would this be a sculpture or a carving?

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  6. JarodAugust 19, 2007 at 8:14 PM

    MM - Thanks, I appreciate it!
    BbB - I have some hanging on the wall, ensuring any girl that comes over is immediately frightened. Of course the antiques don't help either.
    TT - Heh, I''m not sure. Lets say it is a "scultpcarve"

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  7. Timmy TownAugust 20, 2007 at 6:50 AM

    I am going to do some sculptcarving.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2007 at 7:23 AM

    Like I don't already have enough hobbies ;-)

    LOVE your work, Jarod!

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