JimB88 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I guess I'll start a thread to put my wooden sculpts in. I'll add to it as i finish more.. First up is a wooden Euyrpterid. Wood used: pine, poplar, walnut (veneer.) Next up is a Semionotus I did for my friend (Fossildude19.)Wood used: Poplar, Cherry, Walnut (veneer.) Im close to completing my Ordovician colab with my Dad, so thats coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesuslover340 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Nice! "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."-Romans 14:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Those are sweet! Great job! Are they mostly comprised of a solid wood base with small wooden accents? ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Thanks! yes, they are a solid wood (which I carve into shape) I add other woods for contrast and accents. Edited April 13, 2014 by JimB88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessed1 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Awesome! I love the Euyrpterid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 These really speak to me; beautiful! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Wonderful! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 True works of art. You sure do have talent! Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonboro37 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Beautiful! Process of identification "mistakes create wisdom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks! Its all a learning experience. I should have new stuff soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Jim, your work is really impressive! Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Excellent work! That fish is where I look at it every day! Love that guy, and your eurypterid is incredible as well! Thanks for posting these - can't wait to see more. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi, Really marvelous ! Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 FANTASTIC! You have so much talent! The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Lovely! I really like the Eurypterid. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissa318 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Wow those are wonderful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 It's already been said a few times, but I'll say it again nevertheless...Beeeyoootifulll!!! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks every one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thair Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Those are really nice. I love stuff made of wood. I need to get my knives out and try something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks. I would love to see your carvings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I can see the Eurypterid on governor Cuomo's desk since its our state fossil. mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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