Finishing sculptural table lines and surfaces. David Groth documentary, chapter 8 of 9.

Defining lines in my sculpture creates movement and tension in the piece. Chiseling the surfaces creates a texture that not only is sensual to the touch but also adds an element of energy to the overall statement. This video is the eighth of 9 chapters in my 81 minute documentary titled "The creation of abstract form in wood: Carving sculptural tables." More information can be found on my website www.davidgroth.com

[@keverc]

I am a tiki carver. My buddy dropped of some huge tree stumps the other day and in return I am carving a coffee table for his deck. You got som real talent keep up the good work and postin videos.

[@kahlilsmith5243]

Master Craftsmanship my Brotha! You tha Man!

[@pauljschuetz]

these peices are amazing you have a lot of talent

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the positive comment!

[@Wayoutthere]

Those small chisel strokes on the top and sides are a massive amount of work, but it looks véry fluid. A plus, you don't need to sand anymore as well.

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Thanks for the perfect compliment...and now together at last!

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Thanks for the feedback and so glad you like the work! David

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Good luck carving the coffee table...and thanks for the positive feedback! David

[@andrewbrown5558]

Love your work David!! Do you only work with Myrtlewood? Can you please give me your recipe for your finish you use.
Cheers Andrew

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

Thanks Andrew...yes I only work in myrtlewood, otherwise known as California bay laurel. The finish is actually very similar to Sam Maloof's recipe...1/3 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 thinner, 1/3 polyurethane, and shaved beeswax (the only difference being that the beeswax is added to the 3 part mixture rather than to just the oil) heated and dissolved together to the consistency of cream.

[@jlgoins64]

David Groth could you use Mineral Spirits in place of the Thinner??

[@jlgoins64]

David Groth and how much beeswax??

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

+Lee Goins Yes, sure!

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

+Lee Goins keep adding the shaved beeswax little by little until it is the consistency of cream!

[@sebastianhenshaw2766]

Hi what manufacturer of chisels do you use when texturing???
Thanks

[@DavidGrothsculpture]

+Sebastian Henshaw
The short chisels are Flexcut brand and almost all the rest are chisels from my father that have been around longer than me.

[@IZRRL]

Want to eliminate childhood obesity, send your children to tree sculpting school, or make em lumberjacks. I'd be the first to sign up lol.