Dna

[dervishcarving]

I have an idea for a sculpture for my workplace (Im a DNA researcher when I'm not carving) that would involve a DNA-inspired double-helix section. I decided that if everyone else id doing spirals i would have a go at a test-carve of the spiral shape. Old rubbish wood so it has no strength and will probably snap in the first bit of wind which is a shame as some of the markings in the wood are quite pretty.

It was a good way to spend an hour whilst trying to resist the Je-Lag induced cravings for sleep

[jhonnyjigsaw]

that looks absolutley shite

[Leejc]

very good that, i have tried to do a double helix myself and it is not easy at all, but then i dont spend all day looking at them . well done.

[WeeDee]

I like it.

 

Are the outside surfaces of the double helix the original surface of the piece of wood?

In the 'real' one - would you plan to carve the base pairs aswell?

 

I can see how operating a chainsaw might counteract notions of sleep - but a bit extreme, maybe!

[dervishcarving]

It does help a bit that i work on it and teach it so i kind have the shape in my head

I don think i will get that detailed WeeDee, i have an idea that has the helix spanning between a carved base and a carved 'top' and i think i will make each 'arm' triangular in cross-section to 'imply' the pairs. the outside surfaces on this piece are just de-barked and sanded from the original trunk.

I find Jet-Lag is easy to deal with if you a re busy and focused but as soon as i stop, i feel sick.