WRC Bent-Corner Chest

Discussion in 'Arts and Literature' started by Jack Devlin, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. Jack Devlin Active Member

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    Jack Devlin, Jan 23, 2013
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    Kcahill, Mark Mercer, GAT and 1 other person like this.

  2. jessejames Flyslinger

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    Very nice is the Orca detail inlaid?
    jesse
    jessejames, Jan 24, 2013
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  3. Jack Devlin Active Member

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    Hi Jesse,
    The Orcas are "shallow relief" carved meaning the background is relieved (carved away) leaving the images raised. In this case, 1/16 of an inch.
    Jack
    Jack Devlin, Jan 24, 2013
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  4. jessejames Flyslinger

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    Ah I saw that in the description, but I was not familier with the technique. Very nice.
    jesse
    jessejames, Jan 24, 2013
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  5. Bert Registered Potamophile

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    Simply gorgeous, in Zen sort of way.
    Bert, Jan 24, 2013
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  6. Mark Mercer Member

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    Really nice Jack! beautiful.
    Mark Mercer, Jan 25, 2013
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