Some of my recent work on saw and learning to hand carve

[meflick]

Ok, I had posted in a few replies on other threads that I was learning to hand carve and had taken a one day turning class. Since a few of my carvings were initially cut out on my scroll saw, I figured I would share them here. If anyone is a carver, please let me know.  One of my goals in learning to hand carve, was to use it to enhance my scrollsaw projects, in particular, my Intarsia work. I am enjoying carving and turning.

I have hand carved 6 pieces now I think. One of them is still a work in progress so not shown.  It is based on a JGR Intarsia pattern so I will have to share it later once it is done (The carving part is done, but it has framing I’m trying to work out how I want to do.) They are all cut and carved from basswood.

The photos appear in the reverse order from what I carved them meaning Mickey carrying balllons was the last one (6th) which I just completed yesterday and then go back to the larger flower which was the very first attempt. Mickey is also the only one I created my own pattern for from a card I had and did it all on my own with no directions or advise on how. The rest of the pieces are patterns from video tutorials and patterns provided by Mary May. If interested in learning to carve, I have found her tutorials to be great.

Mickey, the jack-o-lantern and the butterfly on a flower were all first cut out as flat pieces on my scroll saw then carved. Thus why I feel comfortable sharing here. The two smaller flowers, technically I used my saw on as it was one board I cut in half. The largest flower, done on the round natural board was not on the saw but I threw it in since it was my first attempt. I added some wood burning to the first flower I did and then did wood burning on the butterfly and flower. Mickey and the Jack-o-lantern do not yet have a finish on them. I am probably going to attempt to add color to them once I get a little braver to try that(and find some time.)

 

 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2022 by meflick

[Fab4]

Hi Melanie:
You are well on your way,
BITD, I took a carving class, the instructor gave us no choice but to start with a fish
Being stubborn and bull headed at the time, I said I wanted something else
He said NO, I said Good-bye - Thinking back now, maybe I should have done the fish....lol
The second to last picture is my favorite, but the rest are looking good too
Keep up the great work
Fab4
P.S.
If a male is called JACK of all trades is a 
female called JANE of all trades
I know we have all been called worse but I'm just wondering
Whatever it's called, Melanie you are one of them along with a few others here at the Village

[meflick]

Thank you @Fab4 Paul for your kind words. My first Beginner Intarsia class and also my first ever attempt was with JGR. At the time, she had previously had a rose, and some other patterns as beginner pattern for the class. We were first one I believe that got to do a trigger fish. Like you, I wasn’t thrilled with the fish idea but I did it anyway. However, I have been known to be a tad stubborn at times too so I understand.  
 

I don’t know about the politically correct Jack of all trades, I have always referred to myself as a Jack of all trades, master of none. Maybe I need to rethink it but then, I figure that was a “quote” so I’m happy with being a Jack   Because it’s also hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

[barb.j.enders]

Great work Mel.  I also like the second from last picture.  Although the butterfly is a close second!

[Scrappile]

I've tried most of my life to carve... My hands do not produce what I am thinking they should!  You are off to a great start. 

[Scrappile]

ooopppssss!! see, my hands did it again did not mean to save it twice.

Edited September 9, 2022 by Scrappile

[rjweb]

Beautiful work, I especialy like the carving, excellent job, RJ

[daveww1]

very nice work

[meflick]

Thank you all for your kind words.

Edited September 12, 2022 by meflick
Typo

[wombatie]

Love the flowers and Mickey.  Looks as if you are coming along very nicely, well done.

Marg

[Charlie E]

Beautiful! Love the flowers. That wouldn’t be in my skill set since I can’t even draw a flower. Fun stuff to look at though. I’m sure it’s enjoyable work. 

[goldfish]

Carving is very clever skill to learn. For a first try they look great .  I would need a course first before even trying to carve something. Yes I would be happy to come home with a fish

[John B]

A great bunch Melanie,
I think "Jill of all trades" is what you are looking for:)
The extent of my carving was to do a couple of simple rosettes for a piece of furniture I was repairing.

[Fish]

Great job.  Keep up on the carving you’re pretty good.  

[heppnerguy]

On 9/9/2022 at 8:37 AM, meflick said:

Ok, I had posted in a few replies on other threads that I was learning to hand carve and had taken a one day turning class. Since a few of my carvings were initially cut out on my scroll saw, I figured I would share them here. If anyone is a carver, please let me know.  One of my goals in learning to hand carve, was to use it to enhance my scrollsaw projects, in particular, my Intarsia work. I am enjoying carving and turning.

I have hand carved 6 pieces now I think. One of them is still a work in progress so not shown.  It is based on a JGR Intarsia pattern so I will have to share it later once it is done (The carving part is done, but it has framing I’m trying to work out how I want to do.) They are all cut and carved from basswood.

The photos appear in the reverse order from what I carved them meaning Mickey carrying balllons was the last one (6th) which I just completed yesterday and then go back to the larger flower which was the very first attempt. Mickey is also the only one I created my own pattern for from a card I had and did it all on my own with no directions or advise on how. The rest of the pieces are patterns from video tutorials and patterns provided by Mary May. If interested in learning to carve, I have found her tutorials to be great.

Mickey, the jack-o-lantern and the butterfly on a flower were all first cut out as flat pieces on my scroll saw then carved. Thus why I feel comfortable sharing here. The two smaller flowers, technically I used my saw on as it was one board I cut in half. The largest flower, done on the round natural board was not on the saw but I threw it in since it was my first attempt. I added some wood burning to the first flower I did and then did wood burning on the butterfly and flower. Mickey and the Jack-o-lantern do not yet have a finish on them. I am probably going to attempt to add color to them once I get a little braver to try that(and find some time.)

 

 

 

 

Now I understand better the comments you made to me about being so busy on other things. These turned out really nice. I can not even imagine how your work will look 6 months from now.  I love your work and your spirit. You inspire me

Dick

heppnerguy

[Gene Howe]

On 9/9/2022 at 9:11 AM, meflick said:

I don’t know about the politically correct Jack of all trades, I have always referred to myself as a Jack of all trades, master of none. Maybe I need to rethink it but then, I figure that was a “quote” so I’m happy with being a Jack   Because it’s also hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

! went to grade school with a Jacqualyn. She was Jack or, Jackie to her friends.