Relief and Chip-carved Vase

[Rezbar]

After a long time, I wish to post this vase of lime wood. On one side there are two daisies and on the other some chip-carving patterns. Unfortunately, the wood was far from being good, because it was too dry. Your comments will be most welcomed.

[Mottles]

Hello: I think your lime wood vase is lovely. I like your idea of chip carving on one side and relief carving on the other.

[scotia carver]

Hi Rezbar
very nicely done ,first time I have seen relief carving and chip carving on the same item, if you don't mind I would like to share this with my carving club
Bruce

[Arthur C.]

I agree with Mottles and Scotia! Well done!

[Bob K.]

Your vase turned out very nice, and I like the idea of mixing relief carving with chip carving. Just one constructive comment, if you don't mind: next time make your cuts deeper. You will create darker shadows which are key to both relief and chip carving.

[pallin]

The size of your chunk of basswood might mean that it sat in a supply shop for a while, drying out. Previous discussions have suggested using a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water to make it more carvable. It's a lovely design and well done.

Here's another example of combining relief with chip carving:

https://forum.woodcarvingillustrated...-sister-repost

[Rezbar]

Your vase turned out very nice, and I like the idea of mixing relief carving with chip carving. Just one constructive comment, if you don't mind: next time make your cuts deeper. You will create darker shadows which are key to both relief and chip carving.

Good tip. thank you.

[Rezbar]

The size of your chunk of basswood might mean that it sat in a supply shop for a while, drying out. Previous discussions have suggested using a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water to make it more carvable. It's a lovely design and well done.

Here's another example of combining relief with chip carving:

https://forum.woodcarvingillustrated...-sister-repost

Thank for your suggestion. What type of alcohol do you mean?

[Spiritwolfe]

Really lovely!

[Rezbar]

Hi Rezbar
very nicely done ,first time I have seen relief carving and chip carving on the same item, if you don't mind I would like to share this with my carving club
Bruce

Please, be my guest!

[Bob K.]

Use plain denatured alcohol you get in the hardware store.