The Wind in the Willows - Bench

[TommyTreecarver]

A bit of sanding done and used a mix of vinegar & wirewool' to dye the Badger, inspired by chainsaw dick on here who used to do it quite a bit, just need one more dry day this week to finish it up!

 

 

 

Thanks' Tommy

[33bk]

total amazing !

[harvey b davison]

Bloody Brilliant !!!!!!!!!

[kev_s]

That is amazing!!

 

Out of interest what kind of ball park figures would something like this cost??

 

Kev

[Bart]

Amazing stuff Tommy

[TommyTreecarver]

A few more finished'

 

 

 

Thanks'

[robbo 110]

cracking tommy, could you explain the vinegar dyeing for us all, is it as simple as it sounds??????? cheers

[Bomag]

Thats awesome, amazing work

[TommyTreecarver]

Yes the vinegar is a simple as it sounds, just used it again today on a power gouged slab bench with carved rose edge, I gave it two coats today, and its a good dark blue/black, going to give it a quick sand with a sanding star to highlight the gouges and carved detail, should give it a look of stone!

You know how the metal in wood turns it blue, same thing!

Buy a couple of ltrs Vinegar, I used malt and white but I don't think it matters and drop a clump of wire wool or any bits of metal and leave it to soak I don't know how quick it works but it was a few days before I used it!

Dick is an expert he's been doing it for years, maybe he has a bit more advice!

Cheers'

[robbo 110]

Yes the vinegar is a simple as it sounds, just used it again today on a power gouged slab bench with carved rose edge, I gave it two coats today, and its a good dark blue/black, going to give it a quick sand with a sanding star to highlight the gouges and carved detail, should give it a look of stone!

You know how the metal in wood turns it blue, same thing!

Buy a couple of ltrs Vinegar, I used malt and white but I don't think it matters and drop a clump of wire wool or any bits of metal and leave it to soak I don't know how quick it works but it was a few days before I used it!

Dick is an expert he's been doing it for years, maybe he has a bit more advice!

Cheers'

 

cheers for that tommy, it sounds simple enough, im guessing that it's something to to do with the carbon in the metal, but that is a wild guess!!! would love to hear from anyone who knows more about this!! keep those pics of your work coming mr tree carver!!!!