gus3049":4t7hu5gz said:Well then,
Today, amidst starting to lay the kitchen floor, I had a go at the little form as per the sketches. Although it started out being to the design, it gradually developed a life of its own and drifted a little. Way from finished as I don't know where to go next. I might make the inside bit smooth and the outside textured or vici verci. Or not as the mood takes me. It may get coloured. I'm not sure I have the patience to put it away and think about it so I will probably continue to attack it tomorrow.
There is a huge amount of sanding and smoothing necessary to get the inside egg to a good finish. I wonder if there is better way than abrasive on lolly sticks?
Wood spoiler":18sdzrq6 said:Ok so pen in hand and paper at the ready!
I doodled but not entirely sure what I will take from it - obviously trying to get to useable concepts. But the pen is NOT mightier than the gouge. It would appear that the larger amount of my "artist" remains as the second word of a well known saying
As I started this - I offer my priceless art work of for the benefit of communal laughter!
Jonzjob":3bqq6p9n said:I got one of these years back and it is still going strong http://www.permagrit.com/index.php?cPath=80_82
Bit more expensive than when I got mine. They also do rotary kit now. Have a look at the site, there's all sorts of stuff on there.
Wood spoiler":3bqq6p9n said:Interesting start.
these would help. I bought some of the larger stones in a set that was only £4 on a market tool store. the grinding and sanding stones shouldn't break the bank.
The small blue Typhoon Burr at the bottom of the picture will cut on the top surface and removes material most effectively
How are the rest of you doing????
Thank you.boysie39":1vmaxukb said:Gordon, Thats one hell of a good looking form, it is IMO not unlike the work or thoughts of Joey Richardson.
I mean this as a compliement, I really like it. =D> =D> .
For one who says he has very little patience with fiddley things you have done a super job on that piece.
I know that everybody has their own views on what it should look like when finished, right now I see a piece of wood that was turned and carved into a beautiful form and can still be recognised as a wooden form.
You may go on to embellish it further but I have this filed away as it is now.
Gordon thanks for sharing.
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