I have an old school friend that makes first nation woven hats and clothing. I wanted to create a piece that emulates the final look of her craft while only using one solid piece of black walnut. It was a very monotonous task but worth every minute after seeing it completed!
It all started with a giant piece of black walnut that I had been drying out for two years.
Next step was to create the face which emulates the artist becoming their own personal art form
A closer look at the face
Next finishing the face and refining the details
Next step was to grid out what would become the simulated woven layers
Now it was time to score the lines and get ready for dozens of hours carving
A closer look at the weave
The woven affect is starting to take effect!
ME!
Working on the outer edges trying to get a tattered look
All but one edge complete
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Final product complete with hours upon hours of sanding and detailing. Then giving it a nice gloss finish.
