Hollow Vessel, Chip Carved, Celtic Knot

Stunning piece! Really like this one…

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

This looks fantastic Marty. I just wonder how you dyed the knots?

-- Mike, American in Norway

Lovely job marty, well done. pity your detail shots are so small
Pete

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

pity your detail shots are so small click on the detail pics to see them larger

-- Marty, https://www.MyChipCarving.com, 866-444-6996

I just wonder how you dyed the knots?

Hey Mike, coloring just the knots is done in this manner:
1. one coat of sanding sealer
2. two to three coats spray lacquer, satin
3. apply gel stain to carved area with a small brush and wipe off surface with clean rag.
4. repeat step 3 as needed to get a uniform color in the carved areas
5. finish with a final coat of spray lacquer

-- Marty, https://www.MyChipCarving.com, 866-444-6996

Beautiful vessel.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

I have never seen chip carving on a vessel like this., except for yours. .very decorative

-- We call the destruction of replaceable human made items vandalism, while the destruction of irreplaceable natural resources is called development.

wow Marty! incredible!

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Yikes! Marty, With the past several projects you have completed, the creativity and devotion, you are taking chip carving in a wonderful new direction. Keep up the great work.

-- Bob

Really beautiful, Marty! :)

Sheila

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

Marty, Yet another stunning piece. I hope you bring it to show and tell at the next So MN Woodworkers Guild meeting. randyo