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Luther’s Rose
32” diameter, 2” thick
Hard Maple
Finished with acrylic paints and top coated with sanding sealer and then paste wax.
This project was commissioned this winter by a Lutheran Church in Massachusetts. The story behind this Reformation symbol is found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_seal
The background behind the text is unpainted. The lettering is low relief, but enhanced with a V-groove carved around each letter.
All in all, this was a very enjoyable carving project.
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WayneC
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posted 980 days ago
Very, very nice. How much time did it take to carve?
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MsDebbieP
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posted 980 days ago
this is amazing.
Look at the texture in that flower!1
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 980 days ago
Very nice Bill,
The church must have appreciated it.
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Thor
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posted 980 days ago
I admire such a smooth carving in hard maple. Nice to see that. Thanks for showing it.
Christina
Chip
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posted 980 days ago
That is a fine looking carving Bill, just beautiful. Hope to see more soon.
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Bill Judt
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posted 980 days ago
This carving took about 4 weeks – but not 8 hours a day – my arms couldn;t take that much strain. I teach relief carving 10 hours a week besides.
dennis mitchell
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posted 980 days ago
Nice work! Carving Maple is Work!
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Karson
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posted 980 days ago
Very nice Bill. Is the color shape etc a standard from the Luthern Church?
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