New and improved ammonite fossil.....

[frankj]

I've been wanting to carve another ammonite, this time I chose to use figured maple with some spalting in it. I figured it would give me more of the fossil look I was after.

I feel it did. C & C are welcome.
maple ammonite.jpg

[Nomad]

That is a real beauty Frank! Very nice work.

[Brian T]

Ho-LEE TOOT, Frank! I thought that was the real thing! Rich color. The spalting only adds to the fossil concept. Good eye.
The animal looked kind of like a squid. Magnificent tribute to our world's past. 70 - 120 megayears BP.

Canada is 150 yrs old this year. Ammolite is the semi precious gemstone from Ammonite fossils chosen for this event.
The gem grade stuff is found in a single deposit, south of the city of Lethbridge, Alberta. Nowhere else on earth.

If that was a 6" wide fossil, gem grade, you're looking at a $megabuck.

[Mottles]

Yes you did "do it" nice carving and choice of wood.

[Arthur C.]

Comment: Beautiful, looks ancient. Criticism: NONE!

[joepaulbutler]

"I figured", well you figure right! The wood grain really added to your fine job of carving.

[frankj]

Thanks all, I really do appreciate all your positive comments.

Take care.

[Dwight]

Hey great job... looks so real. Good choice of wood for this piece of art, well done.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Frankj, Never seen one but it sure looks like it's Real. Very well done. Merle

[bowinhand]

Very Nice. I want one on my wall. The spalted maple really makes the piece look real.

[Cottonwood]

That is a wonderful carving! The spalted maple was an excellent choice.

[Bob K.]

Wow that's a really beautiful piece of work! You wood choice was excellent and your carving is spot on! Great job!

[Randy]

Great looking piece of art.

[DLarabee]

This is very nice. I love the idea of carving "natural" subjects. The finish is perfect.