December 22, 20214 yr 17 hours ago, FrederickH said: Now, for some feathers! Or, you could just call it a bald eagle and be done with it Seriously great work Frederick!
December 29, 20214 yr Author Popular Post Some cleaning up of the carving to do, but almost done. I'm not that pleased with the feathers but it was the best thing that I could come up with. It was challenging to get in between the feathers to clean them out. Plaque is done and ready for the finishing!
December 30, 20214 yr Popular Post That is amazing Frederick. It surely has to be rewarding to see the transformation thus far? I really like how you've "softened" the wings. Keep the updates coming.
December 30, 20214 yr I'd say you done a great job on the feathers, looking forward to seeing this with finish applied.
December 30, 20214 yr Popular Post 4 hours ago, Gunny said: Beautiful!!! Ditto! And, amazing as well. You are a true artist with the knives and gouges.
December 31, 20214 yr Author Popular Post As I was cleaning up the shop, I thought that I would show how much wood was removed from the carving/plaque. The first photo shows the carving chips that were removed, during the process of carving the eagle, and the second photo shows the wood removed by two molding planes.... one a reverse ogee/fillet and the other a 1/4" beading plane. I made 4 feet of molding for my plaque.
December 31, 20214 yr Amazing...those resemble most of my finished projects prior to finish (finish putting them in the burn pile) Love all the stained glass work too. Is that in your talent quiver too?
December 31, 20214 yr Author 1 minute ago, Grandpadave52 said: Amazing...those resemble most of my finished projects prior to finish (finish putting them in the burn pile) Love all the stained glass work too. Is that in your talent quiver too? Thanks! Most of the leaded/foiled glass is my design/creation.
December 31, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, FrederickH said: Thanks! Most of the leaded/foiled glass is my design/creation. All, VERY nice. The Blue-jay really caught my attention. Not overstated in design (hope that makes sense?) but a real attention grabber. The colors are perfect IMHO. Beautiful work!
January 4, 20224 yr Author Popular Post The eagle and plaque are finally together(temporarily). Unpainted portions are the ones that will be gilded.
January 4, 20224 yr Wow and wow! You did it again Frederick! What a beautiful hand carved piece this is, you should be very proud, I know I am!
January 4, 20224 yr 1 minute ago, John Morris said: Wow and wow! You did it again Frederick! What a beautiful hand carved piece this is, you should be very proud, I know I am! ^^^What he said^^^ + WOW!
January 5, 20224 yr Frederick, if I use up all my superlatives now I won't have any for the finished project... WOW!
January 8, 20224 yr Author Popular Post Gessoing complete. Now, for some sizing/gilding/touch up and I'll be done. I already have another carving in mind to do after this one!
January 8, 20224 yr Looking forward to seeing this with the gilding...can't wait to see your next project idea.
January 9, 20224 yr The chips have flown and, the result is another wonderful piece. Anxiously awaiting the foil application.
January 9, 20224 yr That is professional to the point it should be displayed in a military museum. It should be preserved. Absolutely wonderful.
January 9, 20224 yr Author Popular Post 23 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Looking forward to seeing this with the gilding...can't wait to see your next project idea. I'm doing something a little bit different with the gilding, than before, and am curious about how well it will turn out. The input from the members here will be greatly appreciated!!!
January 11, 20224 yr Author Popular Post Project complete. I just have to attach it to the plaque and find a place on the wall for it!
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