RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
|
Post by RocknCritter on Apr 17, 2012 20:53:44 GMT -5
This is my first carving. I had been working on and off for about a year when wampidy posted the tutorial on carving. So it got me motivated to finally finish it. The material is alabaster. Overall, I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. I wasn't able to round-off the body of the swans as much as I would have preferred. Drilling the holes for mounting was a bit never-racking. I kept thinking " What if it breaks?". My maternal grandmother just turned 92 and this was her birthday present. She was more than thrilled. On a side note: When I was born, I was *extremely* lucky to have three of my great-great-grandmothers still living. Yes, you read right - three great-great-grandmothers! I've already started thinking about my next carving "Pure". Thanks for looking.      |
|
rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2012
Posts: 1,637
|
Post by rockingthenorth on Apr 17, 2012 21:02:52 GMT -5
Thats pretty cool.. is it peach alabaster I have some that I had bought and when I get brave enough I want to try and carve something.
|
|
|
|
Post by kk on Apr 17, 2012 21:05:01 GMT -5
What a lovely color and very well executed.
Certainly no ugly duckling.
Love the idea and how it was shaped.
Looking forward to more of your exploits.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Member since January 1970
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 21:39:55 GMT -5
That is awesome. I started with shapes like that and it is a good learning experience while making something that is really appealing to the eye. I am happy that I caused a spark and will be looking forward to your next adventure.
Jim
|
|
|
|
Post by helens on Apr 17, 2012 21:48:17 GMT -5
Ahh! I love that!!!! Awsome job, and bet your grandmother loved it not just because it's beautiful, but because she realized how TALENTED her grandson is!!
|
|
xXxAlisha91xXx
spending too much on rocks
Member since February 2012
Posts: 284
|
Post by xXxAlisha91xXx on Apr 18, 2012 14:38:53 GMT -5
Beautiful. What a great first carving  |
|
|
|
Post by Pat on Apr 18, 2012 18:42:31 GMT -5
Color, form, and execution all lovely. I bet you're hooked now!
|
|
RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
Posts: 489
|
Post by RocknCritter on Apr 18, 2012 19:58:14 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for the encouragement. Yes, it's pink alabaster and a good material to learn to carve the first time.
|
|
