Stations of the Cross

[eromran]

Here is a set of "The Stations of the Cross" im just finishing up. The school my granddaughter goes to just built a new school this summer and these are going in there.There are 14 different ones. The best part was getting her to help over her summer vacation and feel like she played a big part in what her school will have on display. She is only in first grade but after all the attention she has received from it so far (and there not even hung up yet)it may be her favorite toy also.

[jpaluck]

Very nice looking Ed. That was one of the modelling jobs I wanted to do..haven't gotten around to it...they came out very nice looking

[mtylerfl]

Hello Ed,

Outstanding work. Very, very nice!

Will you describe your 'process' of this project? I know we will all enjoy hearing more about it! Looks like the carves are onlayed onto the oak backing. The photos show kind of a golden 'sheen' on the carvings too.

[eromran]

In designer I used pierce cut instead of using the cutting bit and cut it @ best which left very little if any sanding that way in all the creases the stain absorbed more making it look like shadows (any excuse not to sand ).On the Carvings I used select pine stained with classic oak and wiped off right away to keep it light.Then coated the pieces with the same two part epoxy I use on my canoes but without the fiberglass. Like you said the back board is oak stained with classic oak also but I let it almost dry completely then wipe it off/in. Glued the two pieces together then coat the whole thing with epoxy again.The reason for not putting it all together then epoxy it in one step was ---The pictures do not show it very good because the epoxy is so clear and the camera just picks up the wood but it is pretty thick stuff and this way it looks like you can see around the figures.It really gives it a nice effect that the camera is not going to show.

[Hexe SA]

Beautiful, nice contrast. I love the way you used the grains and stains.
Eva

[William Blankenship]

In nomine Patris et fillii et Spiritus Sancti, those really turned out well. I'm definitely bumping them up closer to the top of my want list. How large are these carved? Thanks for sharing these with us.

Bill.....