Woodworking blog entries tagged with 'carving'

Mandocello build series #12: Mandocello build Part 12. ( Hand carving the backboard)

03-21-2019 07:43 PM by Tomy Hovington | 0 comments »

After a lot of hours the backboard is carved and dry fitted onto the Mandocello… Check out the hand carving process and different steps in this video… https://youtu.be/Nwg-BTa1X6s

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How to sharpen a knife VIDEO

03-10-2019 06:13 PM by MyChipCarving | 1 comment »

Sharpening to Scary Sharp Use the Sharpening Kit $34.95 includes 8 abrasive strips, sharpening board, spray bottle, leather strop, white/gold compound, instructions WATCH VIDEO HERE

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Alaska Cabin #1: Diamond Willow & Agate Cabin Bed Lights

02-05-2019 10:39 PM by Matt Snyder | 0 comments »

In the summer I work on a remote wildland fire initial attack base in a remote part of SW Alaska. I stay in a small 13’ x 15’ dry cabin. The lights above my bed when I moved in were these ugly canister lights that were in your face and too bright. I knew I could do better. It was a slow fire season in Alaska last year (2018) so in my free time I decided to make some changes and see if I could make things a little easier on the eyes. This is what I came up with. Keep reading to s...

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Prepping bone for carving

01-31-2019 01:06 AM by kiwilynne | 16 comments »

Cow bone for carving. Preparing these took roughly three months. Bit more than two underground to let nature strip away most of the leftover flesh. Then dig it out, saw in half, scrape out the marrow. Put in a mixture of vinegar and salt. Then for a few days in water and hydrogen peroxide. Then dry. Voila!

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Big Texas Walnut Slabs #2: Big and Wide Texas Walnut Slab Check Them Out

01-16-2019 01:17 PM by Jeff_harden | 15 comments »

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Mesopotamian Lap Harp #4: Some final pics

11-18-2018 01:12 AM by icemanhank | 4 comments »

I have finished this now and it was quite an interesting project, here are some pics of getting her strung and with the skin fitted.I tried to do everything the old school way this included seasoning the pig skin with a hand made concoction made from bees wax, lemon oil and copha.

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"Autumn Memories" box in progress (2018)

11-01-2018 10:56 AM by FancyChip | 8 comments »

Thank you for looking!

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The amazing woodworking collection of Zhuhai, China

10-15-2018 09:46 PM by Elyasaf Shweka | 12 comments »

Try to imagine yourself, as a hobbyist woodworker, being invited to a private tour accompanied by an Chinese government representative, in what appears to be the biggest, most expensive and most amazing woodworking collection. how big? 20 thousand square meters, which is about 200,000 square feet, equivalent to the size of an Walmart superstore. also, this collection is private, and therefor closed to the public. we were the only visitors at this giant warehouse.I have so much to say about t...

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"A Moment Before Sunset" progress pictures (2018)

08-29-2018 12:08 PM by FancyChip | 7 comments »

Carving is done (it has takesn almost 9 hours). Now it’s time to apply a finish on it, and then, when I receive gold leaf, to completely finish this design/cup stand. Here is the meaning of each detail in the picture on the photo: Thank you for looking!

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"A moment before sunset" carved design/cup stand in progress (2018)

08-24-2018 10:06 AM by FancyChip | 8 comments »

It’s symbols again!p.s. I am following the road of creating the patterns (and understanding me myself better) I have never followed before; I hope it could lead me to something new and beautiful. I don’t know where I am going, but I feel, I am on MY way. Wish me luck! ETSY INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

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