JuicyCarp
04-26-2013, 08:10 AM
I havent started carving yet because my machine is down, but Iwanted to share my next project with you guys, to see if there was any advice! Its going to be a large carve for a construction company that builds rustic homes. They want a couple signs they can place in the yard of homes they are currently building. I planned a simple rectangular sign, the base made from plywood covered with cedar fence panels (i think they capture the rustic feel, while keeping costs low), then on the upper portion of the sign is a carved logo, and on the lower portion a "The Smiths" type of sign that will hang on the sign until the house is complete, then will be attached to the house when its finished.
The hard part is going to be putting this carve together...
61911
Its a pretty amazing pattern, created by Todd at 4m3d.com. The pattern cost me about $100, but he does great work, and is so easy to work with. The pattern is actually a layered carve. I wanted to use regular .75 lumber, but still be able to add some depth to allow for the most detail. So the base of the sign will be carved first, then the pheasant will be carved and attached to the background. This should allow for a little undercutting, which i think will enhance the carve. The tough part is carving everything! I think the background can be done in three or four carves, and the pheasant might be completed in three.
This is by far the most challenging project i have attempted, but i am certainly looking forward to it!
Kevin
The hard part is going to be putting this carve together...
61911
Its a pretty amazing pattern, created by Todd at 4m3d.com. The pattern cost me about $100, but he does great work, and is so easy to work with. The pattern is actually a layered carve. I wanted to use regular .75 lumber, but still be able to add some depth to allow for the most detail. So the base of the sign will be carved first, then the pheasant will be carved and attached to the background. This should allow for a little undercutting, which i think will enhance the carve. The tough part is carving everything! I think the background can be done in three or four carves, and the pheasant might be completed in three.
This is by far the most challenging project i have attempted, but i am certainly looking forward to it!
Kevin