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Car relief
Greg Howlett@roosterinthegarden
33 Posts
Quote from Greg Howlett on July 27, 2018, 7:35 am
I have watched Marys video, Carving a classical Ribbon to help with the scarve.. But I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Any tips would appreciated.
I have watched Marys video, Carving a classical Ribbon to help with the scarve.. But I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Any tips would appreciated.
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Matthew Mizner@mattm
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Quote from Matthew Mizner on July 27, 2018, 11:14 pm
I think I see what you mean...it’s the line you have on the top of the linear length of the scarf. If you keep it in one continuous curving line instead of having the sharp angles, it will have that 3d effect. Kind of like a linenfold carving. Looks like it might be able to be changed depending on how deep your relief is?
I think I see what you mean...it’s the line you have on the top of the linear length of the scarf. If you keep it in one continuous curving line instead of having the sharp angles, it will have that 3d effect. Kind of like a linenfold carving. Looks like it might be able to be changed depending on how deep your relief is?
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Greg Howlett@roosterinthegarden
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Quote from Greg Howlett on July 28, 2018, 3:12 am
Thanks a lot Mathew, I will give it a try.
Thanks a lot Mathew, I will give it a try.
MaryMay@marymay
453 Posts
Quote from MaryMay on August 1, 2018, 12:31 pm
Greg,
There are a few more lessons that might help: https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/2012/07/26/linenfold-carving-ribbon-style-introduction/
and https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/2012/08/02/linenfold-carving-drapery-style-introduction/
These focus on keeping the edge of the ribbon continually curving with no breaks. Try taking a piece of clay, roll it out thin, and fold it like a ribbon, exactly like you are trying to show.
If you want, I can draw that design and show you the highs and lows. Let me know if you have conquered it and if you need more guidance.
Greg,
There are a few more lessons that might help: https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/2012/07/26/linenfold-carving-ribbon-style-introduction/
and https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/2012/08/02/linenfold-carving-drapery-style-introduction/
These focus on keeping the edge of the ribbon continually curving with no breaks. Try taking a piece of clay, roll it out thin, and fold it like a ribbon, exactly like you are trying to show.
If you want, I can draw that design and show you the highs and lows. Let me know if you have conquered it and if you need more guidance.
Greg Howlett@roosterinthegarden
33 PostsTopic Author
Quote from Greg Howlett on August 4, 2018, 6:35 am
Thanks for recommending the lessons Mary, Have watched them. I understand it a lot better now.
I ended up going ahead & carving the scarve before you recommended the lessons. Just have to finish them. I probably did "break the edge of the ribbon". If I decide to carve another ribbon, Next time I will be better prepared.
thank you Mathew & Mary for advice.
Thanks for recommending the lessons Mary, Have watched them. I understand it a lot better now.
I ended up going ahead & carving the scarve before you recommended the lessons. Just have to finish them. I probably did "break the edge of the ribbon". If I decide to carve another ribbon, Next time I will be better prepared.
thank you Mathew & Mary for advice.
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Greg Howlett@roosterinthegarden
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Quote from Greg Howlett on August 17, 2018, 6:12 am
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MaryMay@marymay
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Quote from MaryMay on August 20, 2018, 9:23 pm
That turned out great with a lot of illusion of depth. It's tricky when there are so many overlapping elements to not let it get too deep. Great job!
That turned out great with a lot of illusion of depth. It's tricky when there are so many overlapping elements to not let it get too deep. Great job!
Russell Wagner@rusty151
29 Posts
Quote from Russell Wagner on August 12, 2019, 4:08 pm
That really came out nice. never thought to do a car like that, My grandson would love it. great job and thank you for the idea. You really have a lot going on in that picture very nice.
Rusty
That really came out nice. never thought to do a car like that, My grandson would love it. great job and thank you for the idea. You really have a lot going on in that picture very nice.
Rusty