Popular Post FrederickH Posted October 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I've always admired the Rhode Island group of cabinet makers/carvers, especially the Goddards and Townsends. Viewing their work is looking at pure Americana and I wanted to try some of their more elaborate carvings. Hence, the concave/convex shell that they are famous for. Here's a short series of photos showing how this was done. The carving was followed by gilding. Al B, FlGatorwood, p_toad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Frederick, thank you for the wonderful topic, again! I went ahead and moved this from General Woodworking Forum to our Wood Carving Forum, a redirection link was left behind, thanks again Frederick! FlGatorwood, FrederickH and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FrederickH Posted October 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, John Morris said: Frederick, thank you for the wonderful topic, again! I went ahead and moved this from General Woodworking Forum to our Wood Carving Forum, a redirection link was left behind, thanks again Frederick! Thank you. Eventually, I'll get the layout of forums. John Morris, Al B, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Morris Posted October 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, FrederickH said: Thank you. Eventually, I'll get the layout of forums. Once you figure it all out you can inform me! Cal, Larry Buskirk, FrederickH and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted October 6, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 That’s absolutely amazing! The flowing lines and intricate details are surely a testament of your talents! Al B, FlGatorwood, FrederickH and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Incredible work! How long does something like this take you? FrederickH, Al B, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickH Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Incredible work! How long does something like this take you? Thanks and this was done over a two week period. Probably 20 hours in all? While I was doing the gilding on everything, I decided to try to gild two Nantucket sea shells, to see how the process would work. I think that they came out well and were gifted to my two grown children. Christmas gifts for this year??? Al B, p_toad, FlGatorwood and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Awesome detail carving and gilding. Truly amazing. More patience than I . Gunny, Al B and FrederickH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/5/2019 at 11:46 AM, FrederickH said: I've always admired the Rhode Island group of cabinet makers/carvers, especially the Goddards and Townsends. Viewing their work is looking at pure Americana Ok, more reading I have in my future, I love American Furniture History! FrederickH, FlGatorwood and Al B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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