Experienced Wood #10 You’ll find more of my professional pictures here, where you can purchase them as digital files, framed prints, canvas wraps, or…
Today’s #Photograph 2/May/21
Experienced wood. What would an artist do with this piece?
Today’s #Photograph 2/May/21
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not much as the grain would be too tight to carve I suspect? Whenever a tree bends or contorts the grain becomes very difficult, very hard! If it’s hard wood on top of that….good luck!
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Good point. I hadn’t thought of that. I don’t know what kind of wood it is, but it is visually interesting. 🙂
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My friend Adrian Dorst is a Master carver. He’s told me a few things over the years about what wood is good to carve with. He prefers Alder. Having said that,this kind of wood is excellent for a carver with a lathe! Putting the piece on the machine and turning it can produce excellent bowls!
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Yes, I have seen some really great ones, as well. An artist in Penticton sells them, along with rustic tables, chairs (incredibly expensive!) and other made-to-order pieces. They’re so gorgeous!
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Birds eye maple is a coveted species!
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