| Project by Eric M. Saperstein | posted 10-05-2009 09:34 AM | 2446 views | 5 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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This is the first of my wildlife series carvings – it started out the project of building myself a bar with a wildlife theme. I carved this with the help of my father who clearly believed it was out of my league, until we pulled it off.
The pattern entitled “High Point Ridge” is a Lora S. Irish pattern (http://www.carvingpatterns.com) modified slightly to fit the scale of the panel.
Relief is about ½” depth, carving is done by hand using 18th century cast steel antique tools. Detail is burned in. Tinting is acrylic paint – finish is shellac sealer with Waterlox tung oil varnish finish.
Material solid 5/4” walnut backed by cross planks to avoid any movement – EVER … these are thick with the batons in place. They float within the framework that creates a bar front.
More Artisans of the Valley Wildlife Carvings:
http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Wildlife_Carving_Package.pdf
-- Eric M. Saperstein, Master Craftsman www.artisansofthevalley.com
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stefang
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#1 posted 10-05-2009 10:24 AM
Definitely a wow on this one Eric. Beautifully done. You really should do more of this kind of thing. I can’t tell you how much I like it. The whole bar and all the carving is just amazing.
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
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#2 posted 10-05-2009 02:30 PM
Awesome looking bar! The carving is Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.
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#3 posted 10-05-2009 02:57 PM
As stated – that is awesome – it just amazes me how much talent you folks have. Looking at this and some of your other work – you are a very talented person. Keep it up!!
-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry
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#4 posted 10-05-2009 04:38 PM
To get any cravings that look half as good, I would have to use a CNC machine. Unfortunatly, I don’t have one.
-- You always have tomorrow to stop procrastinating.
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#5 posted 10-05-2009 08:13 PM
Holy smokes! That is an incredible set up. The carvings are stunning. Well done.
Greg
-- "Hey, you dang woodchucks! Quit chuckin' my wood!"
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#6 posted 10-08-2009 03:18 AM
that looks great mate keep on carvin
-- jim nevada
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#7 posted 10-08-2009 03:20 AM
The ram really pops out at you.
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#8 posted 10-09-2009 02:36 AM
Very impressive carvings and bar. You do some beautiful work. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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#9 posted 10-11-2009 12:02 AM
Very impressed!!!
-- Dan Wiggins
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#10 posted 10-11-2009 01:43 AM
Looks good Eric
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