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Post by mpg1 on Feb 3, 2007 14:49:13 GMT 12
Oh, and I can't recall the nameof the artist, but I recall reading a book on his work. He was an old-school carver/woodsmith and his furniture and artwork was mind-blowing. He did one piece of a jacket sitting on a coat hanger - all carved from the same piece of timber and it was simply incredible - such detail that I could NOT belive it was wood. He would make wooden latches and even wooden hinges - by hand. There are some people who just have a gift and they rise far above anything we mortals can hope to achieve. Wish I could recall who the guy was.
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Post by meandog on Feb 3, 2007 14:55:35 GMT 12
great stuff, MD. I used to hate working with swamp Kauri - seemed to take years and years to stop moving around For the routing, did you make jigs or take a few deep breaths and try sticking to the lines traced on the slab - scarey stuff, freehanding At least it's Kauri and quite predictable to route I suppose. My fave Native is Totora but that takes soooooo long to season/dry properly. That and making anything from timber fished out of jumbo bins that would otherwise be dumped Most of the work on the bar leans was free hand as I would have needed many dozens of jigs. I also had to go down almost 50 mm deep in some places, but I did that in steps. I have had to bury grenades, water bottles and beer cans in some. In fact there is two beer cans in the Korean one about half way down on the right.
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Post by OasisNZ on Feb 3, 2007 19:05:22 GMT 12
WOW meandog! Very impressive work!
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Post by meandog on Feb 10, 2007 8:04:47 GMT 12
heres one I missed, I should flog it off to either, Mobil Oil or Readers Digest or Newmans Buses, they all use Pegasus as their logo. LOL.
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Post by ivyplus on Mar 16, 2007 8:48:10 GMT 12
Very well done MD. I am sure they will be heirlooms. Did you work with wood as profession?
I still have some furniture my grandfather made. None in my family was interested. I can not understand that. I really adore his work.
Wodd is such a special material, it is growing again and we could use it in a sustainable matter.
A while back they didn't want people in Switzerland to use wood for heating. Because of the emissions. But now they go back to wood because the co2 emission is about the same if wood is rotting or if it is burnt.
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Post by meandog on Mar 16, 2007 9:04:02 GMT 12
No my trade is fitting and turning. Oddly enough I hated woodwork at school. But I put it down to being smashed up 20 years ago, that seemed to change my outlook on woodwork and just picked it up. My theory is, if any one takes up a trade that they have to use their hands to create an object, after a few years one can put their hand to anything. Well almost. People that sit in front of a computer all day as their job, seems to rely more on a tradesman to do their work around the home. Well thats what I have noticed. There is the odd exception to this of course.
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Post by ivyplus on Sept 18, 2007 19:18:39 GMT 12
Tramp Art (Chip Art)An old way of recycling cigar boxes. I like tramp art and have several pieces. They were made in times when people still had time. I found the following information on the net. "Tramp" is considered a type of Folk Art. In America it was primarily made from the end of the Civil War through the 1930's. It comes from carving and decorating methods which are much older, originating mostly from Germany and Scandinavia. "Trampen" probably refers to the itinerant stages of Middle Ages craft apprenticeship. The carving techniques were also used for practice. Tramp Art was spread by soldiers in the Civil War, and primarily practiced where there was a plentiful and free supply of materials such as cigar boxes and fruit crates. It is generally incorrect that this work was done by tramps or hobos as payment for room or meals. The larger pieces especially, would have required a lengthy stay in one place. There is a great variety of Tramp Art, from small boxes and frames, which are the most common, to large furniture and intricate objects. The most common method of decoration is chip carving with several layers built one on top of another. There are several variations of that form; and others such as "Crown of Thorns" - an interlocking method - which are completely different. The most common finishes were lacquer or stain; although paints were also used. The value of Tramp Art varies according to size, detail, surface, and complexity. The new collector should be aware that Tramp Art is being made today. While some sell it as new, others are offering it as old. In addition, many people mistakenly use the term as a catchall phrase to refer to forms of construction - especially things they are uncertain about.
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Post by meandog on Sept 18, 2007 19:33:17 GMT 12
This piece was not carved by me, but by Jane Brenkley a well known NZ carver who often did her work just with a pen knife. This belongs to me and will be going under the hammer at Webbs Auctions on Dec 5th.
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Post by ivyplus on Sept 18, 2007 19:35:06 GMT 12
This piece was not carved by me, but by Jane Brenkley a well known NZ carver who often did her work just with a pen knife. This belongs to me and will be going under the hammer at Webbs Auctions on Dec 5th. WOW. I love wood work too and this one looks very beautiful. I don't know Jane Brenkley. How old is it?
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Post by meandog on Sept 18, 2007 19:43:43 GMT 12
Here is her mark, its a bit faded but its 1945.
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Post by ivyplus on Sept 18, 2007 19:51:30 GMT 12
Here is her mark, its a bit faded but its 1945. What do they estimate it will go for?
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Post by meandog on Sept 18, 2007 19:59:25 GMT 12
In the region of $800 to $1200. They have catalogued it so it will be posted world wide. Got all fingers crossed. LOL.
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Post by ivyplus on Sept 18, 2007 20:14:30 GMT 12
In the region of $800 to $1200. They have catalogued it so it will be posted world wide. Got all fingers crossed. LOL. Yes good luck! Keep us posted. I bought once two letters from Robert Kennedy and some photos in Switzerland. I only paid about $5 and they sold on auction for $800. I was wrapped!
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Post by ladypenelope on Nov 8, 2007 15:21:16 GMT 12
Sorry I didn't see all this before MD........... you are a great carver!!!!
Working in wood is not easy because of the grain........... so I can appreciate the talent here.........
I don't carve much these days either because of the physical side to it............ it's mainly due to my bone disease really, bone idle.............
I'll put some of my carvings up shortly. Nothing compared to yours though.................
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Post by meandog on Nov 8, 2007 16:08:27 GMT 12
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Post by ladypenelope on Nov 8, 2007 16:20:13 GMT 12
Very, very good MD!!! I'll start a new thread for mine...........
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Post by meandog on Nov 8, 2007 16:23:00 GMT 12
Excuse the dust the cleaning lady needs a bit of a rev. LMAO
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Post by mamamia on Nov 9, 2007 8:52:39 GMT 12
WOW !!! That is fabulous stuff MD, the leaners are great and the RSA's must treasure those. Your bull is awesome and that is no bull Both you and Pene are lucky yo have this creative gift, thanks for sharing
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Post by mamamia on Nov 9, 2007 8:53:42 GMT 12
Excuse the dust the cleaning lady needs a bit of a rev. LMAO That sounds like fun lol
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Post by meandog on Nov 23, 2007 9:19:14 GMT 12
Came across this the other day its a photocopy from a book of the handles and tops of walking sticks and staffs. Some look as if they may have a Swiss theme and wondered if this was correct.
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