Squiggle
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That is fantastic! I can't even imagine the angles involved in doing that, much less DOING it.
Looks like it is mahogany. What are the general dimensions - height, etc?
Tell us more and if you have in-process photos, would love to see them!
Thanks for sharing!
neil
Looks like it is mahogany. What are the general dimensions - height, etc?
Tell us more and if you have in-process photos, would love to see them!
Thanks for sharing!
neil
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That's cool!
It almost looks like it started out as a sphere and you carved it out?
Do you mind if I copy, at least what I think I'm seeing?
Tom
It almost looks like it started out as a sphere and you carved it out?
Do you mind if I copy, at least what I think I'm seeing?
Tom
That is really graceful and beautiful. Excellent fit and finish as well as a wonderful design!
The base you have is very lovely and actually stands on its own, but I find it keeps drawing my eyes away from the main form. If I may make one minor suggestion, consider changing out the base to a smaller plain one or no base at all. It could be wood, metal, stone, or simply a neutral color. It's my opinion, but I feel the artwork is just too amazing to have anything else pulling my eyes away from it.
How does the form change as you walk around it? How tall is it? Would it look good on the floor by itself or is it too small for that?
Thank you! That is a very inspiring artwork. I would have easily expected to see it in a gallery somewhere.
Mike A.
The base you have is very lovely and actually stands on its own, but I find it keeps drawing my eyes away from the main form. If I may make one minor suggestion, consider changing out the base to a smaller plain one or no base at all. It could be wood, metal, stone, or simply a neutral color. It's my opinion, but I feel the artwork is just too amazing to have anything else pulling my eyes away from it.
How does the form change as you walk around it? How tall is it? Would it look good on the floor by itself or is it too small for that?
Thank you! That is a very inspiring artwork. I would have easily expected to see it in a gallery somewhere.
Mike A.
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+1 to all that's been said. Was wondering what's up with the seams between the pieces -- did you use a thin strip of some other would, or is it just a function of the grain/stain combo you used there?
Did you use bandsaw to create the curves on each piece?
What was your set up for doing the mortises, since I imagine using the fence would have been difficult due to the curves? Did you do the mortises before putting in the curves?
Did you use a computer program to plan it out, and if so, which one?
Did you join them more or less rough, and then sand them down to be flush? Or did you flush them first?
Did you use bandsaw to create the curves on each piece?
What was your set up for doing the mortises, since I imagine using the fence would have been difficult due to the curves? Did you do the mortises before putting in the curves?
Did you use a computer program to plan it out, and if so, which one?
Did you join them more or less rough, and then sand them down to be flush? Or did you flush them first?
Thank you all for the kind comments.
As you might imangine, the building details are a bit difficult to explain. The project had two distinct phases, construction and carving. Once the model was assembled, I smoothed the inside facets and shaped the outside to follow the natural curve of a sphere. Photos of the carving sequence may be seen on my website at, petersittner.com.
Squiggle is made of Spanish Cedar and is about the size of a beach ball.
As you might imangine, the building details are a bit difficult to explain. The project had two distinct phases, construction and carving. Once the model was assembled, I smoothed the inside facets and shaped the outside to follow the natural curve of a sphere. Photos of the carving sequence may be seen on my website at, petersittner.com.
Squiggle is made of Spanish Cedar and is about the size of a beach ball.
Neil, you are correct; 'Spanish Cedar' actually is a Mahogany!
Tom, yes, feel free to take a stab at it. I hope to write a paper later explaining both the mathematical and creative process' and also construction details.
Mike, good observations. The sculpture is intended to hang from the ceiling and yes, there are delightful changes as you move around it. Perhaps I'll post a few more pics.
Edward, I did not use a computer, just a Craftsman radial arm saw, the Domino and a few homemade clamps...
Peter
Tom, yes, feel free to take a stab at it. I hope to write a paper later explaining both the mathematical and creative process' and also construction details.
Mike, good observations. The sculpture is intended to hang from the ceiling and yes, there are delightful changes as you move around it. Perhaps I'll post a few more pics.
Edward, I did not use a computer, just a Craftsman radial arm saw, the Domino and a few homemade clamps...
Peter
That is fantastic.
I agree with the responder who suggested a simpler base. Such artistic skill deserves to stand alone on its own merits. The base could have been same construction as shown, but smaller, less contrast in the wood. It is too distracting from such fine craftsmanship.
Of course, if the whole thing were dumped in my home, there would not be one thing I would change. Try me :
Tinker
I agree with the responder who suggested a simpler base. Such artistic skill deserves to stand alone on its own merits. The base could have been same construction as shown, but smaller, less contrast in the wood. It is too distracting from such fine craftsmanship.
Of course, if the whole thing were dumped in my home, there would not be one thing I would change. Try me :
Tinker
