Just a Couple Carved Walking Sticks

[IrishWoodCarver]

Here are the walking sticks I completed for my wife and I. Hers has a queen topper, I have a king!

 

[John Morris]

Irish, the sticks are beautiful and incredible and unique, and just all out cool. Thanks so much for sharing!

A few questions, what was the method of carving used?

What type of wood?

What finish?

How long does one stick take?

What are your inspirations?

 

Sorry for the many questions, but I am very interested, thanks again for sharing.

[John Morris]

And, how did you create the depth with the dark tones on the sticks?

[Grandpadave52]

Those are fantastic "Sixty." Beautiful pieces of art

Thanks for sharing.

BTW, while yours may have the King designation, we all know who the ruling authority is.

[Dadio]

Very,very,very,nice. They are fit for a royalty too. Could never imagine doing anything like that. You have to enjoy your work.

Herb

[DRAGON1]

Very nice!!!!

[lew]

Gorgeous! I have the same question as John about the shading.

[HARO50]

Beautiful! They belong in a showcase. You obviously have more patience than I do!

John

[IrishWoodCarver]

4 hours ago, John Morris said:

Irish, the sticks are beautiful and incredible and unique, and just all out cool. Thanks so much for sharing!

A few questions, what was the method of carving used?

What type of wood?

What finish?

How long does one stick take?

What are your inspirations?

 

Sorry for the many questions, but I am very interested, thanks again for sharing.

WOW!  Thanks for all the comments!

method of carving - all by hand with knives and gouges.  Hardest part was the area of the stick where you can see through (second set of pictures - on the right)

The wood is basswood (2 x 2 inch square)

The finish is just clear poly

I would have to guess each stick took between 60 - 70 hours in total (obviously not all at once - LOL)

Inspirations?  Well lets just say each stick was limited to the carving technique (patterns) I knew how to cut.  Then it was just a matter of fitting them together to make them look pleasing - like the center in the bottom picture - to tie the two fan shapes together - had to arch the pattern in the middle.

 

As far as getting the shading - same technique I use on my plaques.  I sealed the stick with about 4 coats of clear poly, when finished, I used a small brush and placed gel stain in the carved areas - let sit for a few seconds, then wipe off the high spots.  The stain wipes off while remains in the carved areas.

 

Thanks again for the comments and questions - feel free to ask away with any other questions.

 

Bob (aka IrishWoodCarver & Sixty_Vette)

 

BTW Dave - you are CORRECT!  I learned over 40 years ago:  "I CAN BE RIGHT, OR I CAN BE HAPPY"  LOL

Edited August 11, 2018 by IrishWoodCarver

[Grandpadave52]

20 minutes ago, IrishWoodCarver said:

BTW Dave - you are CORRECT!  I learned over 40 years ago:  "I CAN BE RIGHT, OR I CAN BE HAPPY"  LOL

...ditto.

[hatuffej]

Excellent work, Irish!

[Al B]

It sure is nice to see your work here Vette. IrishWoodcarver here. I've missed your carvings. Beautifull walking sticks. I'd be proud to walk with these by my side.

[HandyDan]

Gorgeously carved walking sticks.  Bass wood is supposed to be great for carving but it still takes a skilled artisan to have this end result.  I hope you and your wife enjoy walking many miles with those.

[Ron Altier]

True artistry, wonderful job

[Gene Howe]

Absolutely gorgeous. 

[Artie]

Don’t think I could bear to get one of those dirty. Absolutely beautiful!

[Old Coasty]

Looking at these scares the living daylights out of me.  SWAMBO is agitating for me to make us a pair of walking sticks.  She hasn't seen these, and hopefully won't, as I can't even dream of making something as beautiful as these.