Al33
02-24-2006, 08:57 PM
I am working on this one while working on the other, but this one is not nearly as complete. I want to get them both done so I can paint them at the same time.
The first three views (profile, front, and rear) are of two like cutouts after I have cut them out of a square block of wood on my bandsaw. I did two cutouts for comparison purposes. Eventually, I hope to get around to carving the second one.
I first make a paper pattern depicting profile, frontal, and top views. I then glue on a profile view and either a frontal or a top view pattern on the squared block of wood. I have reference lines both on the block and the patterns to aid me in aligning the patterns on the block correctly. After I cut out one view, I reattach the cut off piece with spray adhesive which puts the block back together for the second cut. Once completed I have a basic form to work with.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P6.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P3.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P2.jpg
More often than not there will be areas the cuts will not get to so rough out work is required to remove the wood from these areas. I usually use a Foredom rotory tool with carbide burrs for this effort. The following top view will give you an idea about this.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P4.jpg
Once I have the rough out work done I start carving. Knives and gouges are my preferred tools. Using a pencil I sketch on the feather groups on the rough out and make the appropriate cuts. After they are carved in I usually sand them off smooth then sketch on the feathers and cut them in. Most of the time I use my woodburning tools for cutting in the individual feathers then use a knife to relief them a little.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P5.jpg
Hope you all enjoyed this little show and tell. I will post more pic's as I progress, just don't be looking for them tomorrow.:D
The first three views (profile, front, and rear) are of two like cutouts after I have cut them out of a square block of wood on my bandsaw. I did two cutouts for comparison purposes. Eventually, I hope to get around to carving the second one.
I first make a paper pattern depicting profile, frontal, and top views. I then glue on a profile view and either a frontal or a top view pattern on the squared block of wood. I have reference lines both on the block and the patterns to aid me in aligning the patterns on the block correctly. After I cut out one view, I reattach the cut off piece with spray adhesive which puts the block back together for the second cut. Once completed I have a basic form to work with.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P6.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P3.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P2.jpg
More often than not there will be areas the cuts will not get to so rough out work is required to remove the wood from these areas. I usually use a Foredom rotory tool with carbide burrs for this effort. The following top view will give you an idea about this.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P4.jpg
Once I have the rough out work done I start carving. Knives and gouges are my preferred tools. Using a pencil I sketch on the feather groups on the rough out and make the appropriate cuts. After they are carved in I usually sand them off smooth then sketch on the feathers and cut them in. Most of the time I use my woodburning tools for cutting in the individual feathers then use a knife to relief them a little.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/FST-P5.jpg
Hope you all enjoyed this little show and tell. I will post more pic's as I progress, just don't be looking for them tomorrow.:D