Anyone into making Chamaeleon art, carvings, gardening etc?

[Brodybreaux25]

who might help me

Not might, will.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I knew you'd appreciate that, I've been sitting on this project for a couple years lol. Not showing anyone my secret stolen table photos lmao. If I have to give stolen ideas away to someone who might help me I'm all in . Shhhhhh
I'm still out a month as my trash cans are full from yesterday's mess my neighbors aren't happy as I took their room lol. But I'll message you so I can start my planning. I've been planning for yrs so what's another month right
Thank you and again and I love your work, I'm not sure what kinda finish I would need. It couldn't be to thick do to the leg design. But having a design or colored insert running through it would be over the top...

The finish on the table you posted was an oil finish and what most people consider to be a “natural finish”. To get the legs right and the river inlay your going to need a router($75) and chisel set(25), complete sandpaper set. Looks like a 1.5” slab of black walnut in the pic but you need one thicker, like 2”, to give you the extra thickness needed to get to the finished thickness after all the work is done.

I recommend a simple, understated design for the inlay. Go as big as you want butI find the tend to go over the best when marketing. You want the inlay to complement the wood, not over power it.

 

[Crackhead]

Painted this of my little guy! His name is Boaz.

That's pretty mesmerizing, would that be in the abstract category or what. Insane colors that pulls Boaz out within... nice job

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Painted this of my little guy! His name is Boaz.

That’s legit art!

 

[Crackhead]

Looks like a 1.5” slab of black walnut in the pic but you need one thicker, like 2”, to give you the extra thickness needed to get to the finished thickness

I've got all the tools, from routers to bandsaws etc. I kinda fade in and out of hobbies :/ I have more tools than what I need. Selling some this afternoon matter fact, drill press & tabletop belt-sander w/side disc, I need room ugh. You're correct it's 1 1/2in. So I'll be going back to the drawing board if it needs to be thicker, not an issue. Thanks for the advice! Just have to search around and save a couple more bucks. (Add another month) lol. I've been waiting this long so who cares, I still have to find a few more wrenches. Now I'm thinking like vines/leaves and maybe a Chamaeleon inlaid. Ugh what have I started, add another month

 

[Brodybreaux25]

@Crackhead, your shopping list sir!:

Router
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-half-hp-plunge-router-37793.html

Hi speed sander
https://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-amp-heavy-duty-variable-speed-polisher-64807.html

Sander pads
30pcs/set 7inch 180mm Round sandpaper Disk Sand Sheets Grit 80/100/120/180/240/320 Hook and Loop Sanding Disc for Sander Grits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GTJLYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NvogEbY53HNYT

Straight Router bit
https://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-3-4-Straight-Pattern-Router-Bit-1-2-Shank/C3702Z

Round over
https://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-1-2-r-Anti-Kickback-Roundover-Bit-1-2-Shank/C1725Z

Pipe wrench
RIDGID 31100 Model 818 Aluminum Straight Pipe Wrench, 18-inch Plumbing Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224JF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fsogEbYAP9S3N

Finishing oil(for wood)
RUST-OLEUM Watco A67141 Teak Oil Finish, Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00179362C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MtogEbTPZB2T8

Epoxy
Crystal Clear Bar Table Top Epoxy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1RAW6D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Just saw your last post, you can throw my last in the trash lol

... complete waste of 30 min lol...

 

[Brodybreaux25]

No you absolutely can use 1.5” to start if that’s what you have. Just know your finished product will be closer to 1- 1/4” finished...

 

[Crackhead]

complete waste of 30 min lol...

No everything helps, I need some of that info, if not someone else will use it lol. I owe you sorry,.,.
I see what you're saying about with the dept factor and possibly the look of the of fold/pinch. I believe you're correct but I'm not expert like you.

 

[Crackhead]

Not might, will.

Can your 10,000volt machine do this

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Can your 10,000volt machine do this

Dude, I’m a woodworker, not ghostbuster!

 

[Crackhead]

Ok I feel bad as I went through 14 moving boxes and can't find that relief I did yrs ago so I'm ordering some artist/hardening clay and I'll make one since I started all this. I'll post as I progress, I promise. Ugh.

 

[Crackhead]

I haven't forgot my promise
I'm juggling (new job/home/life) plus I've been building a new 6'x3'ft cage outside and finishing an indoor one... ugh.
I'm in a single car garage with no power, when I had a 3 car so I'm crowded gotta love extension cords.
I had to order the hardening clay and come up with an idea, plus locate/buy items I'll be need as I haven't carved in 15+yrs. I've decided cut/carve/sand/grind a skeleton forearm/hand from scratch, each piece individually ugh. I used a hand patten so I could somewhat cut to size but then everything else is hand done (pun intended) I liked how our member (the hippie) was holding her chameleon above, so I'll position somewhat the same way all the while holding a sleeping Panther instead of a Vailed while he's in his full colors, easier reference as that what I have now. I decided to go with a local tree I found, a Blue Eucalyptus. Never used it before so I chainsawed off a chunk lol. I'm finding out that that was a mistake as it's harder than a rock and seems to take forever to carve/sand ugh. Just doing a half length Radius bone took about 5+ hrs, my lungs hurt :/
I'll make the arm/hand, then I'll figure out the base. Then I'll wire frame the Cham on the hand, then remove & cover with clay/carve him so I can move it around, then paint & mount for completion. I need to see if I still have a airbrush/compressor or if I lost that in the fire to. I sure don't want to spend another 5hun on another set, so fingers crossed, that or I'll contact someone lol......

When completed I'm calling it "Dead Asleep".

I can see this is going to take me a bit so bear with me, I'm sorry. Life I guess, I'll post as it comes along.
Here's what I'm starting with and where I'm at. Tks