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Title: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: skullworks on April 12, 2010, 06:33:00 PM

I plan on using this for a knife for the St. Jude auction. Got a little detailing to finish. My real question is do you all think I should stain the antler and leave the skull and antlers white or leave the whole thing natural?

  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/100_4105.jpg)
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/100_4106.jpg)
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/100_4107.jpg)
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/100_4108.jpg)
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/100_4110.jpg)


Here it is with a quick stain job to see what it would look like.

 (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/CarvedAntler.jpg)

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: prarieboy on April 12, 2010, 06:42:00 PM

It is awsome as is! But I vote for highlights.

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: Montauks on April 12, 2010, 07:43:00 PM

My vote? stain & white..nice carving

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: terencerobert on April 13, 2010, 12:04:00 AM

The white antlers and skull would show up very clearly if the remainder was stained.  People would have to look too close and try to decipher what was actually carved otherwise.  When held in relief, the antlers will be easily recognized even at a small distance.  Instant understanding of what is actually carved.  instant statement!  But you have already realized that is what is needed, and we are happy to reassure your obsession with detail!  "Let's roll" with it!

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: prarieboy on April 13, 2010, 08:30:00 AM

That DOOD it! Great Job Skully

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: Tyler2045 on April 13, 2010, 09:16:00 AM

That is a nice 8 point wish I could get it.

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: Jon Stewart on April 13, 2010, 03:10:00 PM

You got it!! Great job

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: Montauks on April 13, 2010, 04:07:00 PM

Can't wait to see the finished knife!

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: pearsoncougar on April 15, 2010, 03:42:00 PM

Awesome!

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: Ironman43 on May 02, 2010, 11:01:00 AM

I like the stained look!

Title: Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
Post by: J.Yates on May 02, 2010, 01:58:00 PM

Skull
Very cool!!!Can't wait to see the final knife.I need to start saveing for the auction now!!!!!

Mitch