A basswood carving. Finished first with polyurethane, which was a disaster. Rescued (sort-of) with a gel stain.

Very proud to show you guys the finished piece. Acanthus hand carved on basswood and finished with a gel stain and lacquer. She looks like a chocolate bar - and the glossy nature makes her look menacing - a little like a panther. This piece was a little ruined by my lack of experience but someone I respect a lot forced me to stick with it and see it through - these folks are God’s gift to men - they help us see and think straight when we need it the most. #wood #woodworking #art #artistsoninstagram #artprocess #artist #carving #handmade #woodcarving #crafts #chocolate #fractal #artoftheday #glossy #shine #plant #trees #craftsmanship #sculpture #sculpting #woodsculpture

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New woodworking project WIP. Hand carved acanthus plant on basswood. Sped up about 500x - this condenses parts of a 30+ hour project and a new addition to my woodworking skillset. #art #artprocess #artist #artistsoninstagram #artwork #woodworking #wood #carving #woodcarving #handtools #handmade #handcarved #timelapse #hyperlapse #carpenter #carpentry #diy #sculpture #sculpting #basswood #woodcraft #woodworkeroninsta #realwoodworking #carpenters #chisel #artisanal #artisan

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