Dem old bones or, I hope that I have the sku(I)ll to carve this

[FrederickH]

This is going to be my next carving project and I'll silver-gild this instead of gold-gild. I'll also have to do something with the edge molding shown here.

[lew]

I'll be following along!!

[Grandpadave52]

Count me as a "roadie"

[Cal]

Me three

[FrederickH]

Just starting the carving process on this project. Here's the before-photo. I'll do the carving on the back of these pieces first, then switch to the front for the full work.

[lew]

Cool! Is this basswood?

 

[FrederickH]

25 minutes ago, lew said:

Cool! Is this basswood?

 

Yes. Purchased from Bricker Lumber Company near Hamilton Heights School.

[lew]

Thanks! 

[Grandpadave52]

Great start. I'm following even though it's a little creepy.

[FrederickH]

37 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Great start. I'm following even though it's a little creepy.

That's the church for you!

[FrederickH]

I picked up a splinter and had to glue it back on. Some light sanding and this will be ready for finishing!

[lew]

Looks great!

 

[Grandpadave52]

Looks good so far. I assume you plan to soften or relieve the crisp edges around the eye and nose openings?

[FrederickH]

59 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Looks good so far. I assume you plan to soften or relieve the crisp edges around the eye and nose openings?

Exactly!

[Gunny]

6 minutes ago, FrederickH said:

Exactly!

 

Look at some of those Ancient Alien videos for some inspiration.

[Cal]

Wow, so far it's looking very cool.  Are you planning the finish yet?

[FrederickH]

44 minutes ago, Cal said:

Wow, so far it's looking very cool.  Are you planning the finish yet?

Yes, satin black background and silver leafing.

[FrederickH]

Ready for the finishing process!

[lew]

Amazing!!

 

[Grandpadave52]

Spectacular Rick. Your artistic eye to capture in wood what I would look at and walk past is amazing. Still kinda spooky, but so creative. Looking forward to seeing the finish on this.