Blocking Tag | Carol C Griffin

Blocking is the process of shaping a sculpture in rough form. Details are often absent. Blocking is done toward the beginning of the creation of a sculpture.

January 3, 2019ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, New Work, Sculpture, Uncategorized, Wood Carving

Blocking Black Walnut Log: Part 2

I'm using a vise to hold my black walnut wood piece as I carve a place that's hard to reach. A good vise is like another set of hands!

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 26, 2018BygriffoncInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, Wood Carving

Blocking Black Walnut Log: Part 1

I'm in the studio examining a black walnut log. It's total stream-of-consciousness as I think out loud about what I plan to do.

October 19, 2018ByCarol GriffinInBlack Walnut, Blog Category, Wood Carving

Spongy Areas

Spongy Areas Have to Go! I’m just starting on my black walnut log. There are some spongy areas in the whitish sapwood that I’m investigating.

July 14, 2010ByCarol GriffinInOriata, Stone Carving

Blocking

I'm still working with my maquette. I didn't know the joys of direct carving at the time. Makes me cringe to think about that now.

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Blocking Black Walnut Log: Part 2

“Teigra” from the Beginning

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Spongy Areas

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