Weldon47
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Sculpting & Oak leaves have been mentioned in a couple of recent posts so I thought I'd share a few of my attempts.
Here's a basic rundown of how I do it:
I begin by drawing the design on the work surface; next, I cut a basic outline of the pattern using an onglette (or, spitzer); go back and double cut the outline, leaning into what will be the background areas; cut away the background using flat gravers of various sizes; recut the outline; (these two steps are repeated to get the desired depth); texture the background; rough shape the leaves or scrolls using flat graves;then begins the sculpting using punches or, chislets as Phillipe Grifnee (RIP) called them. The punches allow the engraver to displace and move metal, raising, shaping and contouring to give a very dimensional look. The punches are various shapes and I have them in both textured and smooth-face...depends on the look you want. Personally, I stop at the punch phase & do not use stones.... I like the work when it shows the artist's hand...(my work and therefore, my opinion).
Relief sculpting's not quick and takes a lot of effort but, the results are worth it!
Hope you Enjoy,
Weldon
Here's a basic rundown of how I do it:
I begin by drawing the design on the work surface; next, I cut a basic outline of the pattern using an onglette (or, spitzer); go back and double cut the outline, leaning into what will be the background areas; cut away the background using flat gravers of various sizes; recut the outline; (these two steps are repeated to get the desired depth); texture the background; rough shape the leaves or scrolls using flat graves;then begins the sculpting using punches or, chislets as Phillipe Grifnee (RIP) called them. The punches allow the engraver to displace and move metal, raising, shaping and contouring to give a very dimensional look. The punches are various shapes and I have them in both textured and smooth-face...depends on the look you want. Personally, I stop at the punch phase & do not use stones.... I like the work when it shows the artist's hand...(my work and therefore, my opinion).
Relief sculpting's not quick and takes a lot of effort but, the results are worth it!
Hope you Enjoy,
Weldon
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