Popular Post IrishWoodCarver Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Here are the walking sticks I completed for my wife and I. Hers has a queen topper, I have a king! HandyDan, p_toad, HARO50 and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 And, how did you create the depth with the dark tones on the sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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. steamshovel, HARO50, Artie and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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 Artie and John Morris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGON1 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Very nice!!!! John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Gorgeous! I have the same question as John about the shading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Beautiful! They belong in a showcase. You obviously have more patience than I do! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IrishWoodCarver Posted August 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 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 steamshovel, HARO50, Cal and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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. p_toad, steamshovel, HARO50 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Excellent work, Irish! IrishWoodCarver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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. steamshovel and IrishWoodCarver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 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. IrishWoodCarver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 True artistry, wonderful job IrishWoodCarver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous. IrishWoodCarver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Don’t think I could bear to get one of those dirty. Absolutely beautiful! HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coasty Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 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. Cal and IrishWoodCarver 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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