Once the router has done the bulk of the work along with some of the detail carving and such. The next steps involve human interaction.
I first build out some areas that I want do add some dimension too. This could be done with the software and incorporated into the router work (but thats why we practice, so we get to see how these things come out) maybe next time.
In this shot I have also glued the two layers together using Gorilla Glue. The srews are used as clamps.
Behind the trees Are the carrige bolts that hold the steel bracket to the sign.
In this shot I have also glued the two layers together using Gorilla Glue. The srews are used as clamps.
Behind the trees Are the carrige bolts that hold the steel bracket to the sign.
Once the glue has dried, I shape the tree bows using a right angle die grinder with a small sanding disc, This allows me to get the edge of the disc into the tight crevases.
at this point it looks pretty good ,Really getting some depth and detail.
at this point it looks pretty good ,Really getting some depth and detail.
Then comes the tedious sculpting work using Abracadabra two part sculpting epoxy.
You mix this stuff in equal parts shape it, let it dry overnight and presto its rock hard.
Here I've layered the bows on one by one starting at the bottom and working my way to the top. A good work out for the thumbs.
I've also sculpted some shape into the boulders in front of the house.
You mix this stuff in equal parts shape it, let it dry overnight and presto its rock hard.
Here I've layered the bows on one by one starting at the bottom and working my way to the top. A good work out for the thumbs.
I've also sculpted some shape into the boulders in front of the house.
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