DennisThornton 4,769 #101 Posted March 3, 2021 I think having such talent on this forum rounds it out. Not just a bunch that knows everything about one thing but a heck of a lot about a lot of things help keeps attention, retention and when it's sprinkled with a little humour here and there, well, quite delightful! Can always count on getting answers regarding Wheel Horses but perhaps just about anything else as well! Like a handmade ORNATE oxen yoke! Who would have thought? Never know what's next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #102 Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 5:28 PM, DennisThornton said: Never know what's next Got that right lol. Front design now established . Moving on to back design. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #103 Posted March 8, 2021 Design on back now completed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #104 Posted March 8, 2021 My my! Gonna be impressive indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #105 Posted March 17, 2021 Soooooo What happened with the oxen yoke? Is it done? Did an ox run off with it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #106 Posted March 17, 2021 Ran out of Ash! Growing some more! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #107 Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Gregor said: Soooooo What happened with the oxen yoke? Is it done? Did an ox run off with it? Getting back into it later today. Been busy with life a little bit. Will be copying design into transparent paper to be then transferred onto yoke for carving. Backside will be first. 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: Ran out of Ash! Growing some more! Not quite. But I did start dressing another board for number 2. Edited March 17, 2021 by formariz 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #108 Posted March 18, 2021 With plank for #2 flattened #1 will be back on bench tomorrow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #109 Posted March 19, 2021 back carving design transferred to it. Time to start digging into again. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #111 Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Most ground work and setting in done on back. Modeling will follow after the rest of groundwork is done. Edited March 26, 2021 by formariz 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,466 #112 Posted March 26, 2021 Very fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #113 Posted March 31, 2021 Surgery continues. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #114 Posted March 31, 2021 You must have the patience of Job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #115 Posted April 4, 2021 All ground work and setting in done. Bead work also done. Modeling to follow. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #116 Posted April 4, 2021 Are the oxen following along? I would think they would be quite excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #117 Posted April 4, 2021 Truly amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #118 Posted April 4, 2021 4 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Are the oxen following along? I would think they would be quite excited! If only I had them here, I pretty much could call my life complete. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #119 Posted April 21, 2021 Been rather busy with yard work but also started planting flowers inside. 1 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,466 #120 Posted April 21, 2021 That detail... I got no words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #121 Posted April 22, 2021 Very nice. If I could ever do that it would take the rest of my life! Can't see me ever getting good enough to have any speed at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #122 Posted April 22, 2021 15 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Very nice. If I could ever do that it would take the rest of my life! Can't see me ever getting good enough to have any speed at it. Thank you. Granted that some will have more of an aptitude to do certain things easier than others but it is something everyone can learn. Most will admit defeat prior to starting and that is a mistake. It is not as difficult as some may think. Most important part about it is understanding of wood grain and its characteristics and idiosyncrasies. The same carving in different pieces of wood will prove to be totally different as far as difficulty goes. Most will not realize it but in that last particular photo the background is a lot more difficult to do than the flowers are. As much as the flowers catch ones eye, a less than properly done background will attract ones eyes to its defects or bad workmanship ruining the whole visual impact of the carving. Its also not work to be put a timetable on . It is the piece of wood being carved will dictate how will take not the carver. Frame of mind is also important. Some days one is just not up to it and its best to walk away from it. It is important to have a bit of an artistic eye and be able to draw some visualizing things three dimensionally. Tools also matter but it can be done with essentially a small set of about half a dozen tools. It is how sharp and how they are sharpened that matters most. Again, like understanding wood grain one has to understand how the tool cuts through the wood leaving a finished surface. Very different method of sharpening compared to regular woodworking chisels. Finally, it is mostly all about technique. That can only be achieved with time and experience. Don't be afraid to try it. It will prove to be a rather satisfying experience. Just keep at it and give it time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #123 Posted April 22, 2021 I have every intention to do some wood carving. I have a nice piece that is missing some and most likely a candidate. I expect this will always be a problem for me: Finally, it is mostly all about technique. That can only be achieved with time and experience. Still enjoyable to see someone else do it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #124 Posted April 23, 2021 Flowers keep growing even with the frosty nights. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #125 Posted April 23, 2021 I'll have one in Walnut please. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
