Post #557337 by TikiMango on Fri, Oct 1, 2010 5:53 PM

Wow, I've been away for far too long! Work has been murder on me, but I've managed to find some time to make a few pieces last weekend and this week.

My first piece was for a friend, it was her 50th Birthday. Since I couldn't join in on a planned cruise to the Bahamas, I decided I would make a pendant for her. Sorry for the next few photos, I took them with my phone, using a real camera slipped my mind.

The loop on the left represents her first 50 years, and the loop on the right was for hopes of a longer second half.

On the back was an oily spot on the bone, which served to represent cancer that she has survived three times.

For scale, which she wore very well.

The next piece was just something to get my juices flowing again. I didn't really try to stick with any traditional form factors, I was just playing with shape and getting used to carving again.

This is a play on the mobius strip or twist.

This last one for tonight is another gift pendant. I made it for a friend that is a road cyclist... you know, the ones that wear the funny helmets and spandex pants!

I really enjoy the flow on this piece, might have to revisit it. The design detail represents the roads he cycles on, while hooks are traditionally meant for safe travel.

For scale again, I think he will grow into it.

Thanks for looking ohana!