Wood carving - Carving a mascaron in wood

Wood carving project in Lime wood. The carving of our company Logo...a mascaron. The design is my own but it has been influenced from the classical italian renaissance mascaron. Originally its function was to frighten evil spirits away so that they would not enter the building on wich it was attached to. As time went it was subsequently adapted in to become "mearly" a decorative element. This piece will eventually be gilded entirely in gold, watergilding and be placed over the company door - Also viev the second part when my colleague Lotta continues the work, Water gilding of a wooden mascaron.
Stockholms Förgyllning & Bildhuggeri
www.stockholmsforgyllning.com

[@josevicentejimenez6723]

Muy hermoso trabajo. Hay pasión en el artista. Felicitaciones.

[@olivelebasque64]

superbe !

[@4biddenGR]

Awesome work, really its incredible. Great work. Also could you tell me the name of the song?, Once again outstanding video.

[@chandarussell]

Amazing. Watching you work is mesmerizing

[@111Ragnar]

It depends a little from what kind of Wood Im carving in and of course how much I use a specific chisel. In limewood, walnut or pine its not needed that much, perhaps every other day or so. But if it is oak it could be several times a day, depends on how much I use a chisel and if it is much carving against the grains.

[@soledude]

👏👏👏

[@megaswenson]

In the Gilding video, I thought this was COMPO!!!!! Only a Swede could do this so perfectly it seems to have come out of a mold! Lime Wood is what Grinling Gibbons used for his miraculous carvings. Now, I see why he used it.
We (& later our Decorators/Architects) have used Compo from a company in Chicago, which casts off old wooden originals they keep in a fireproof vault. Watching you work is like traveling back in time to watch the Swedish sculptors in Chicago, creating the originals!

[@ianmcguire8515]

Superb workmanship.

[@10kilobytes]

Denna och speciellt lejonhuvudet från Vasa-skeppet (samt era videos på förgyllningarna) är helt outstanding.
Min enda erfarenhet av woodcarving (i avsaknad av svenska ordet.. heh) är från träkunskapen i skolan och då starkt begränsat av vad man fick göra. Tänkte faktiskt ta och köpa mig ett set och börja nu under sommaren att leka lite med diverse drivträ jag hittar på sjön. :)

[@royalmaroad5639]

What method do you use to sharpen your chisels? I carve also and have a difficult time keeping them sharp. Your work is beautiful.

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

do you have video of a carving your most proud of...? and...what is the most challenging carving you've completed to date..do you have video of it...?

[@quantummath]

Amazing work ...! Amazing!

[@PENFOLD1962]

Nice n sharpe tools, its Stunning mate, do ya always glue pieces of wood together? Got to be better to the pocket!
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Andy.... Yorkshire.... England

[@juanrivera4666]

I would give my right arm to know what you know. Love your art work, Amazing sculptor. Ole.

[@googleaccount6761]

lol..i am so thankful not to see tools bouncing around on the bench..pet peeve of mine ...very nicely done..true craftsman in the trade

[@osprey02]

Way Cool !!!

[@connorho8115]

Very nice. Could you tell us how long it took you finished this master piece ?

[@ultraorange1]

Fitting lastname. How often while you work are you sharpening your gouges and chisels?

[@raymundonavahernandez8178]

buen trabajo felicidades me dedico al tallado en madera tambien

[@Gerald3268]

I AM A FAN ,,, THAT IS SERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL.. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@jimgray59]

Beautiful skilled work. Look forward to more

[@carlajpatterson]

Thanks for sharing this! It's beautiful to watch. :D

[@elinwinnerhedlindqvist7660]

Hur lång tid tog den att göra?

[@Intagliosulegno]

complimenti

[@maconariaprincess]

Love it! Fantastic work!

[@1757ron]

awesome artwork!!!

[@aarongoens]

wow

[@MegaMalev]

КРАСАВА!!!!!!!!

[@андрейлазарев-з7д1д]

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