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My next shell carving. Noto Italy.

FrederickH
FrederickH
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During a recent trip to Italt, I photographed this shell on a side street in Noto, Italy. It's 11 1/2" across and I'll carve it to actual size, then gild it like the Uploading Attachment...rest of my shell carvings.

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    I finally found some time to a little carving of my Noto shell. I consider this a "rough" carving to begin with. Once everything is roughed in, I'll do the carUploading Attachment...ving/cleanup.

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    Can you say "Homer Simpson"?

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    That's pretty neat! I like it.

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    Looks like you have a good start on this one.

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    Almost ready for the finishing phase. The small splinters in the corners are driving me crazy. I'm tempted to take a propane torch to the carving to make them disappear!Uploading Attachment...

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    That is a happy looking shell, beautiful work.

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    Plaque, for the shell, is now complete. For some reason, I selected a very, very heavy piece of poplar wood(it was just the right size) but turned beautifully. I had curls coming off of the edge when turning. Now, it's down to the basement for the finishing process!

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    The gesso is applied and the gold leafing has begun.

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    The shell is officially gilded, with only the plaque to be done tomorrow, and the two joined. It's hard to believe that there's almost $130 worth of gold on this shell!

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    Your talent shines as usual Fredrick, beautiful finish.

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    Almost done except for mounting to the plaque and selecting a location in the house to hang it. Good memories of Noto, Sicily!Uploading Attachment...

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    Wow!

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