Bam Bam's carving thread - Tiki Carving

BB Bam Bam Tiki Socialite NEPA Joined: May 13, 2016 Posts: 502	BB Bam Bam Posted posted on Sun, Aug 21, 2016 8:59 AM Some new, more experimental carvings - still from pieces of the same Black Locust tree. First attempt at a Moai. Didn't give myself a lot of depth to work with, so the nose is rather flat. There are also several worm holes passing right through the face, which made for some dangerous moments when the chisel hit the loose pockets of powdered wood. Tiki #2: This time I shaved down the rough outer bark and left a layer of the deep red inner bark. It looks almost like burl once it's been oiled. First attempt at cutting behind the teeth. Burned the inside of the mouth with a red hot piece of metal. This branch was covered in lichen, and is much softer than the previous pieces. Tiki #3: From the same branch as the previous carving. Mouth fully open. Scorched the entire exterior and sanded it back.

Some new, more experimental carvings - still from pieces of the same Black Locust tree.

First attempt at a Moai. Didn't give myself a lot of depth to work with, so the nose is rather flat. There are also several worm holes passing right through the face, which made for some dangerous moments when the chisel hit the loose pockets of powdered wood.

Tiki #2:
This time I shaved down the rough outer bark and left a layer of the deep red inner bark. It looks almost like burl once it's been oiled. First attempt at cutting behind the teeth. Burned the inside of the mouth with a red hot piece of metal. This branch was covered in lichen, and is much softer than the previous pieces.

Tiki #3:
From the same branch as the previous carving. Mouth fully open. Scorched the entire exterior and sanded it back.

Post #767690 by Bam Bam on Sun, Aug 21, 2016 8:59 AM