It Started Only as a Test Carving

[chief2007]

Was working a new design and thought I would run a test carving to see how it would turn out.

Here is the result - I still need to seal it, just finished the painting.

[badbert]

I usually do my test carvings on draft, LOL! That is awesome! Is the gold color paint? What paints are using? And how do you get them so laser sharp?

[cestout]

You do your test carves on really nice wood. Good work!

[chief2007]

@badbert

Just carved it with in optimal setting, but during the set up I setup I tweak the bit settings as well on each pattern to get the best carve from it. I do a test carve on a smaller scale most of the time to make sure I have the pattern and detail where I want it before I enlarge the carving. This is an 11 inch diameter plaque.

The paint is an Elmer's paint pen - Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver - both fine tip. Walmart, and most craft stores carry them or one similar.

Stain is Minwax Red Oak

This was carved on a scrap piece of pine I had that I had to plane down from a previous carve that had a problem half way through the carving.

[CNC Carver]

Great work. I wish my finished signs would look as good as your test carvings. :)

[liquidguitars]

Nice work!

[LittleRedWoodshop]

looking good ...

[chebytrk]

very nice!

[fwharris]

Steve,

Great job on using up that scrap wood! Who could tell!!!!

[ladjr]

Your test carvings are great.

[b.sumner47]

Some test, Wow, that came out great. Thanks for sharing.


Capt Barry

[Smoken D]

Pretty darn good for a test carve. Great Job!

[lawrence]

Don't you love it when a plan comes together?

That is a very "tight" looking carve and is well laid out, carved, and finished. You certainly nailed the tri-fecta with that one.

Well done
Lawrence

[ktjwilliams]

Very Cool !!! But what branch of Service is it for ??? LOL !!! Luv it...

[chief2007]

Very Cool !!! But what branch of Service is it for ??? LOL !!! Luv it...

I am retired Air Force, but have a lot of Navy customers..........

[dltccf]

Very nice, I believe it passed the test.

[ladjr]

Very nice, I believe it passed the test.

I second that pass grade on the test. Even on a curve that would be on the top.

[chief2007]

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Here it is after a few coats of satin lacquer.

[b.sumner47]

It only gets better with age.


Capt Barry