Wizard Relief Carving

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Wizard Relief Carving

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I created another relief carving, similar to the Gnome, just much much larger! Not sure these pictures show the true scale of this project.... 32" x 22" x 3.5" ! It took nearly 30 hours total run time. 4pcs of 8/4 Poplar 8x33, 3 side by side and one stacked on top down the middle to get the thickness to almost 3 1/2" for his face. The oak leaves around to frame was a trick! Any guesses how I did that? I coated it with clear Lacquer. My wife mentioned painting it, I frowned.... just not sure it would look right painted...thoughts?

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Fantastic

No I would not paint it.

I might have glazed it.
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A really nice job! Glad to see I am not the only crazy on here carving things like that, LOL.

I am not so sure that is a "gnome" though. . . gnomes are usually fat little guys with a pointed hat. Well, at least all the ones my better half has parked in her garden.

That dude looks more like an aged "earth child" from the '60's.

Have had that model for quite a while and just have not gotten around to it.
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That is phenomenal! It does make me wonder just how long your router bits are, however...

Re painting it, the question is a complex one. On one hand, a stain that would remove the contrast between the heartwood and sapwood may not be a bad idea. On the other hand, having it natural 'seems' right. However, on the third hand, which is probably in a pocket somewhere, you have to ask yourself, "When are wives ever wrong?"...

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TReischl wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:21 am
A really nice job! Glad to see I am not the only crazy on here carving things like that, LOL.

I am not so sure that is a "gnome" though. . . gnomes are usually fat little guys with a pointed hat. Well, at least all the ones my better half has parked in her garden.

That dude looks more like an aged "earth child" from the '60's.

Have had that model for quite a while and just have not gotten around to it.
Thanks! Gotta love a challenge. The gnome I referred to was a previous post I made using a similar style, this is a wizard for sure. You've probably seen the model on etsy.
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TomWS wrote:
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:51 am
That is phenomenal! It does make me wonder just how long your router bits are, however...

Re painting it, the question is a complex one. On one hand, a stain that would remove the contrast between the heartwood and sapwood may not be a bad idea. On the other hand, having it natural 'seems' right. However, on the third hand, which is probably in a pocket somewhere, you have to ask yourself, "When are wives ever wrong?"...
Lmao, I can't remember a time I was right! does that count? Thanks for the laugh.
One long clearance bit for sure, then some other standard (but long) bits with an extension. 1/2"x4" Compression bit , then 1/4" Ball nose and finally a 1/16' Ball nose. Got too close to bottoming out once and had to stop/restart.

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It`s Gandolf the wizard.
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mark-s wrote:
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It`s Gandolf the wizard.
mark-s
There ya go! Gandolf is the name ai couldn't remember.
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During the roughing pass a small chunk of material wasn't glued enough apparently and broke out. I was able to repair it by glueing in two small pieces of scrap, created a boundary around the affected area in VCarve Pro, then was able to re-run just that area with a finishing tool path! Worked out great! Catastrophe avoided.
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Good that you noticed the break before you took the workpiece off the table! Realigning would have been a challenge.

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TomWS wrote:
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:30 am
Good that you noticed the break before you took the workpiece off the table! Realigning would have been a challenge.
So true, realignment can be a nightmare!
I have learned on complex projects to put some locating holes, dimples, impressions around the frame just in case I have to relocate. I usually take a V tool and make three tiny indentions in the wood, two along the X axis and one more along the Y. It's still not perfect tho...best way is like you say, don't remove it until you're certain it's done.

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Awesome Carving, Andy!!!

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When I saw your "Gnome"...I thought to myself "He'll get hooked on 3D now:)".
I'm pleasantly happy to see I was right! :)

Well done Sir!!

I've done that model a couple of times, and always like what people call it;
Wizard
Old Hippie(my name favorite)
Earth Soul (Man/Spirit/etc.)
And just last week "an alternate Green Man"

I wouldn't paint it either, the green will gradually brown with UV, and it's pretty central,
so it "balances" well.
It's great model for playing with heart/sap wood lines too.
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Nice to see another "crazy" person doing 3Ds like Ted said. :)
I generally do tiny stuff, and times Still get big as you just go the smallest bits you can find.
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LIKE how you "Framed" him!

My congratulations!
scott

Oh....NICE recovery!
Yep, the best way is to notice is to inspect Carefully before removing the piece!!
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Unreal. So nice

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scottp55 wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:19 am
When I saw your "Gnome"...I thought to myself "He'll get hooked on 3D now:)".
I'm pleasantly happy to see I was right! :)

Well done Sir!!

I've done that model a couple of times, and always like what people call it;
Wizard
Old Hippie(my name favorite)
Earth Soul (Man/Spirit/etc.)
And just last week "an alternate Green Man"

I wouldn't paint it either, the green will gradually brown with UV, and it's pretty central,
so it "balances" well.
It's great model for playing with heart/sap wood lines too.
OLD HIPPIE 1.jpg
Nice to see another "crazy" person doing 3Ds like Ted said. :)
I generally do tiny stuff, and times Still get big as you just go the smallest bits you can find.
4.22.19 OAK CUTOFF DAY 1 1.jpg
4.23.15 LES TRY2 1 OWL04 SCRAP.jpg
LIKE how you "Framed" him!

My congratulations!
scott

Oh....NICE recovery!
Yep, the best way is to notice is to inspect Carefully before removing the piece!!
Thank you so much Scott!
This is great to see the same model used in other ways. I want to make a smaller one now to match.

This 3D stuff is really cool. I took part in a demo day Friday and yesterday and received lots of interest in the 3D modeling, folks were amazed!

I've got a few more projects in mind, I'll be sure to share.

Thanks again to everyone who replied.

Have a wonderful holiday season.

Andy

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