Wooden Napkin / re-visited

wow how could you do that. That is really neat. Intresting choice to sculpt. 16 hours is alot of time and you should be tour of your woodworking accomplishment.

-- Tyler, Illinois

That is something special, it amazes me you could even think of producing something like that.

-- Ron Central, CA

These projects are great. I love it. You got good results bleaching and whitening the mahogany. Nice post.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Les,

Thanks for re-posting this one. I really enjoyed seeing the carving when you first posted it. But the different angles just make it a wonderful piece.

By the way I was so taken with the piece itself I forgot to ask how you finished it. So what type of finish did you put on it?

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

This is INCREDIBLE!!! I don’t know what else to say!

-- Dust collectors suck.

That is very cool. I would have thought it was real!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Way cool. One of my earliest recollections of what wood could be made into was at a gallery in Atlanta back in the early ‘80s. One of the most striking displays was that of a coffee table covered with the remnants of a party from the night before. Except that EVERYTHING on the table was made from wood. Smashed cigarettes in an overflowing ashtray, bent bottle caps, an empty matchbook, cups, glasses, crumbs, potato chips, a television remote sitting in a puddle of beer and not to be out done, a folded piece of paper under one leg of the table. Again, ALL made of wood. So your napkin reminds me of that trompe l’oeil toure de force.

Bravisimo!

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Thanks for posting this one again – I enjoyed it this time too. It is an amazing piece.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

WOW . . . did I mention WOW . . . oh! and BTW . . . . . WOW!!! :)

-- Anchul - Warrensburg, MO: As a Pastor, I am just trying to get closer to Jesus. He was a woodworker too.

Fun, artistic and unique. A great combination with great craftsmanship.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Exquisite in every detail. You are a true craftsman. Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

it looks like everyone else has already used the best compliments… I’ll go with freaking fantastic!

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

That is absolutely amazing. At first, I thought that it was just an unfolded napkin that you were going to make napkin rings for. Once it was propped up and held its shape, I was shocked.

Great Job!

Les,
Very impressive. It is the simple, overlooked things that are the hardest to reproduce. Very well done.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

There is beauty everywhere if we just take the time to look at it. Taking something as ordinary as a cloth napkin and turning it into an artistic decoration (for a worthy cause I might add) is a trait many of us would like to acquire. A simple observation while walking from the dining room to the shop can hold opportunities for inspiration.

-- I can so I wood

This is too cool Les…Great job!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""