Post #812222 by MadDogMike on Sun, Mar 3, 2024 9:02 PM

A new fence hanger.
The inspiration. The statue was collected in Hawaii prior to 1878. It was identified at the time as the goddess Pele, but more recent research indicates that is unlikely

Template for the 3 pieces

Main figure mostly cut from a fir 2x10, I left it attached at the base to keep it stable for some power carving

I'm new to power carving with an angle grinder, any input is welcome. I went down and bought these 4 tools. Unfortunately #3 and 4 were the wrong size for my grinder. #1 was a quite impressive chain saw looking thing, #2 was an abrasive flap wheel. The chain saw looked more impressive than it worked* but the flap wheel worked pretty well. *As I was putting away chain saw carver, I noticed it could be assembled the right way and the wrong way. It was already disassembled so I don't know I had it right or not. I'll have to try it again put together correctly

Joined the rest of the headdress with glue and some pocket screws. Edges rounded with flap wheel

Burned and brushed to bring out the grain. Afterwards stained with a dark ebony wood stain

Finished! 16 x 33 inches, 3 inches thick

With some dramatic red uplighting