Sculpture Finishing Tag | Carol C Griffin

Sculpture finishing refers to the final processes of completing a sculpture, such as sanding, polishing, burnishing, or applying a patina.

January 21, 2020ByCarol GriffinInArt Information, Black Walnut, Blog Category, Sculpture, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

New Work: “Enfold”

A suggestion from the Internet helped me to achieve a beautiful natural sheen on my newest sculpture, "Enfold", in black walnut wood.

March 31, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Behind the Scenes: Finishing a Wood Sculpture

I don't use sandpaper on my sculptures. Instead, I finish the surfaces using a variety of chisels. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes peek.

January 23, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Sculpture, Stone Carving, Wood Carving

“TCS”

The Compleat Sculptor is where I began my stone carving journey in 1999. They've got everything for sculptors, including a quarry's worth of stones!

December 21, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, New Work, Sculpture

A Photo Shoot

I had a great time with my photographer as he shot my two newest sculptures. At the end of the shoot, he excitedly grabbed some "informal" shots.

November 5, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Teigra, Wood Carving

“Teigra” from the Beginning

When I first saw it, I was impressed by the strong grain patterns of this southern yellow pine lumber. So I turned it into a sculpture (of course)!

October 5, 2018ByCarol GriffinInWood Carving

Cracks in the Wood?

This post illustrates how I filled cracks in an applewood sculpture using Elmer's glue, a metal spatula, and wood shavings.

September 13, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Stone Carving

How to Attach a Sculpture to a Base: Methods & Materials

Learn exactly how to attach a sculpture to a base—which adhesives and hardware work for stone, wood, and bronze, plus tips for securing outdoor sculpture installations.

August 31, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlog Category, Kaia, Wood Carving

“Kaia” from Beginning to End

Here's a short video showing the different stages of carving the wood sculpture "Kaia", from the blocking stage to completion.