The biggest challenge I see with this piece is straight lines. Our minds are so well tuned to noticing even the slightest discrepancy in straight lines (and right angles) that they must be nearly perfect. I guess the key here is the absolute straightness of the bottom of the vee. Thank goodness for wide flat chisels.
Now, is the person who assembles the church furniture going to do a lot of sanding on your fine carvings, or leave them as is, with the very distinctive hand carved appearance?
Yes, straight lines and crisp, sharp edges are critical in this - similar to letter carving.
The finished product is simply as-is. No sanding. The "Three Leaf Corner Design" goes with this same pulpit, and that is also left with the final tool marks on it. Shows it isn't bought from Wal-Mart!
Hi Mary,
How about a layered swag; ala Grinling Gibbons. Not too complicated, I'm more interested is seeing the layering process from design to execution. Maybe some florals, nuts and fruits. A smaller wall hanging or a picture frame decoration?
Thanks for the great site Mary. Love it!
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