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The making of a wooden vessel.

2/6/2012

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Here's a photo journal of some steps involved in the creation of a wooden vessel. I will use few words and many pictures.
The first step is acquiring a log from a locally fallen tree. In this instance it's a Boxelder log that I located at the Fergus Falls' landfill's wood pile (more on that later).
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Rip the log down the middle.

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Trim the edges.

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Begin carving the vessel's containment area.

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Top side/containment area complete.

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Remove excess mass from underside and mark feet locations.

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Carving completed.

_Fast forward through drying; final sanding and shaping; dying of the underside; applying oil; waxing; and...Ta Da, finished piece!
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    I'm a contemporary wood sculptor living and working in rural Minnesota. I gather my logs locally and  travel the country selling what I make from them.

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