The Woodcarvers Studio Part 2 (Ep 8-13)

We open our doors for a closer look inside the studio with the first in a trilogy of films that includes all the footage used for the vignette episodes 8-13. The Woodcarvers Studio, a film by JP Davidson of Triptik Films @triptikfilms
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[@DaveCollierCamping]

Very nice

[@scottcates]

Medullary rays fascinate me

[@pierregilet7912]

It's really nice to see you in your work, and the creations are very beautiful. 🌞🌞🌞

[@markallen351]

Can you tell me please what you use to cover your works overnight and what materials are used for this and the reason why this is done ? , Superb attention to detail as always - thanks

[@alison_crowther]

I use two things for covering work. First a layer of horticultural fleece - this is finely woven so protects from dust and doesn’t snag on the wood as easily as blankets, then blankets on top of that. Just blankets at the earlier stages of working on pieces, then with the addition of the fleece as the final carving and finished surface is achieved.
Both have the purpose of slowing down moisture loss and protecting from dust etc.

[@user-js2us1kc1w]

Are the wood covers for moisture control? What you do is really interesting. Knowledge of material + right tool use + skill.

[@alison_crowther]

The covers have several jobs - as you correctly suggest to reduce moisture loss ( I want the wood to remain as green as possible whilst carving it ), but also to protect from dust, bird/mouse poo and pee ( that was more the last studio space I had!), and also is a ritual that ends and starts the day nicely.

[@hartman601]

For the geometrical spheres, how are you able to orientate the rough timber so that you can maintain the geometry? Is there a sphere jig or is it all freehand? I love your work and have several stumps and a few beams I want to begin emulating.

[@alison_crowther]

We use templates that gradually rotate around the log with its pathway cleared of wood using a chainsaw and arbor tech.

[@hartman601]

Love to see that at work in a video sometime. I have mocked up a router sled that rides on a curve but it’s far from being figured out yet.