[OP]
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Here's where I am now. I've finished carving all the major elements and have started smoothing (sanding). As I work on it, I find things that need adjustment so I go back and do some detail carving as I'm smoothing.
I need to work the flower in the center to add relief - carve the center of the petals down a bit. It's too flat.
Mike
Last edited by Mike Henderson; 06-12-2009 at 10:11 PM.
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Nice carving Mike! What is the depth of the relief? That seems to be where I usually make a mistake by going deeper that is really needed.
[OP]
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I just went and checked the depth - most of it is about 3/16". My problem is the opposite - I don't do enough relief. I have to keep reminding myself to cut deeper so the design will stand out more. For example, this morning I carved the flower with more relief.
The first picture is the whole panel with the higher relief flower. The second picture is a close up of the higher relief flower, and the third is the lower relief flower. It's hard to show this in pictures, but easy to see in person.
Mike
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Here's the final, except maybe for a small amount of cleanup before I deliver it. There's always things I'd change if I did it over, but I'm satisfied with the way it came out.
Mike
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Well Mike I cant imagine any reason the client wouldnt like that!! Absolutely outstanding job!!
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[OP]
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And here's a picture of the panel installed, but not finished. I'll try to get a picture of it finished but it's not always possible.
Mike
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