Last week I've finished the underside of the table top. I messed up making the base part of the table and that gave me the opportunity to make an even better one. Wasn't pleased with it anyway so I'm glad I made a miss. Now the grain of the wood runs along all 4 sides, just like the top. Not only does it look sooo much better, it eliminates the flaw of a far more darkened end grain.
I've used the failed piece to figure out the loose ends of the design for the bottom and finished it this weekend. Oiled them both with one coat of Danish oil to bring out the grain. Once it's all assembled it will be waxed to give it that satin shine I love so much. All that's left is (what I feel will be) the real challenge of this table; scaling the fish...
Enjoy the last day of Easter,
Fantastic! I am really enjoying your adventure!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job! I love all your creations your skates, your kitchen cabinet and the canal house that you made all by your self.I was amazed and for a whole month a was looking the building process on your Dutch blog.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work! I am looking forward to the finished table.
ReplyDeleteFantastique! Je suis réellement admirative de ce magnifique travail!
ReplyDeleteOooh! You're right --it is better! Can't wait to see it all assembled, Debora...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Fantastic work.
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Oh yes, wonderful! I love the extra detail of the little 'ribbon' on the bottom. Very very nice.
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ReplyDeleteSPECTACULAR! You did such an amazing job! It is absolutely perfect. Well done.
Hope you had a great easter,
Hugs,
Giac
Felicidades, un trabajo fantástico!!!
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This base will be much better with the grain going in four directions. So maybe the first one was a lucky mistake. You have done such a beautiful job carving all the details. I am sure the scales will be just as lovely on the dolphins.
ReplyDeleteThe base part looks wonderfull. Good luck finishing those fishes!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to see more of your table!
Really beautiful! Great idea for the end grain too. Happy scaling!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Debora! I don't need to tell you your work is really very good. I follow your blog trying to learn with you.
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M.A. Bryton
Hi Debora.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Did you really do it by hand???
You are amazing.
Lene
Thanks every one, for all your encouraging words. I really need 'm, cos scaling these fish is quite a challenge. Fortunately the ordered gouges dropped in the mail. Yah! They have a variety in sweep so i can figure out which one will best represent a scale in relation to the size of the fish. After thats tested out they need to follow the curve of the body of the fish, and that needs proper and meticulous setting out. But once that's done it will be one straight road back home :)))
ReplyDeleteI hope whaha
Enjoy creating!
Debora, Your carving is Amazing! This table is going to be Awesome when it is done! I LOVE the Dolphin designs... and you are so Perfect with all your details! It is inspiring to see!
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