Three summers ago, we went to Jijel for holiday , and I had the chance to find some briar root pieces on the beach. At first sight they looked just like anything you can find on the beach. But the weight and hardness of it shows their nobleness.
Briar wood is a very hard wood to cut, but stands filing and carving very well.
It is generally used for smoking pipe making.
I'm very happy with the result and someone in the house is very happy that those horrible things found 3 years ago are no longer on the top shelf of our bookcase.
• Material : Briar Wood, Bruyère, شطبة
• Scrolling time : 10 mn.
• Carving time : 20 mn (using needle files).
• Finish : Sandpaper then Oil.
• Application/usage : Absolutely no idea.
Any idea?
31 Oct 2008
22 Oct 2008
Miter Box
19 Oct 2008
Pomegranate
Scrolling time : 01:20.
Material : Plywood.
I love Pomegranates.
In Algeria we call them Rom-mane.
Mother used to tell me with a smile, not to drop one grain of the fruit, if I wanted to go to Paradise.
The grains are called Arils, where flesh covers the seed.
The best Pomegranates are the ones with tender seeds.
Tender enough to be eaten.
Material : Plywood.
I love Pomegranates.
In Algeria we call them Rom-mane.
Mother used to tell me with a smile, not to drop one grain of the fruit, if I wanted to go to Paradise.
The grains are called Arils, where flesh covers the seed.
The best Pomegranates are the ones with tender seeds.
Tender enough to be eaten.
18 Oct 2008
Allahou Akbar
Material : Plywood .
Script type : Thuluth.
Scrolling time : 1 h.
Download the Pattern below...
Please visit my Calligraphy Blog http://arabiccalligraphy4u.blogspot.com/...
Script type : Thuluth.
Scrolling time : 1 h.
"Allahou Akbar", means God (Allah) is Greater.
Note that many translations use "Greatest" instead...
"Akbar" means greater.
I like the usage of the Comparative against the Superlative...
Thinking of anything you'd consider great?... Then God is Greater.
"Allahou Akbar" is first call to Prayer.
Download the Pattern below...
Please visit my Calligraphy Blog http://arabiccalligraphy4u.blogspot.com/...
17 Oct 2008
Fretwork Scroll Sawn Shelf for My Better Half
15 Oct 2008
A Labrador
I made this.
All though I don't like dogs very much.
Well they don't like me in fact, or the way I dress...
This is a Labrador Retriever.
All though I don't like dogs very much.
Well they don't like me in fact, or the way I dress...
This is a Labrador Retriever.
Labs are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured, and are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (including a high level of patience and tolerance for children making them both excellent companions and working dogs.
Although somewhat boisterous if untrained, Labrador Retrievers respond well to praise and positive attention, and are considerably "food and fun" oriented. These dogs are loyal and good with little children. They may be used in shows. With training, the Labrador is one of the most dependable, obedient and multi-talented breeds in the world.
12 Oct 2008
9 Oct 2008
8 Oct 2008
2 Oct 2008
Olive Leaf and Fruit Bottle Pattern
Here's the pattern for a simple scrolling project.
I used an old Table Tennis Bat.
You can see the Final Work here.
I used an old Table Tennis Bat.
You can see the Final Work here.