I worked on the lower section of the wall sconce today. There will be a brass (or some kind of metal) plate where a light will come out of – that is where the white piece of paper is, so that area is flat. I still have a little more detailing on the part that goes over the scroll to give it a more delicate look – right now it looks a little bulky compared to the delicate scroll.
I will also do some undercutting along the outer edges. It is difficult to see in the photo, but the original scroll saw cut edge is still visible in some areas. I just noticed on the photo that the acanthus part is not exactly lined up correctly with the shell, but the 2 parts are not attached yet – so that can be adjusted.
I should have this finished by tomorrow. My client is the same client that I carved the large shell niches for – an architect in New York. This will be going into the same home in St. Louis.
By the way, I have another order for THREE more shell niches! – 32″ wide x 16″ tall x 12″ deep with an acanthus design in the center where the scroll was. This detail will be similar to the acanthus detail that is going over the scroll in the photo above. These shells will go into a historic home in Louisville, KY.
Lots of exciting work coming up! Maybe even some Charleston rice beds.
It is going to be a truly blessed year…
You know, I like to tell myself that with some good instruction, decent tools and enough practice, I’ll be able to produce carvings as pleasing as these. I guess we’ll see. When I was a kid, my brother and I got into my Dad’s tools and got hold of some of his screw drivers and thought they’d make fine chisels to carve with You can imagine he wasn’t too happy about that and our efforts were about what you’d expect a ten and seven year old to produce with a hammer and screwdriver but that Christmas, there was a set of inexpensive carving tools under the tree. We had a blast. Thanks for the inspiration Mary.
Yet another THANKS for the inspiration!
Seeing your work is wonderful. Knowing that you have clients wanting more is better yet.
Have a fantastic 2012!