Crucifix from reclaimed church wood

[Woodwizard]

A commission I finished, the corpus body is made out of red oak from old church pews from the church being renovated. The cross is chestnut from trim removed. This is the second project like this I have done, the last crucifix was from attic boards from another church.

I enjoy the challenge of these types of jobs.

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[ForgoTheConsequence]

1. Beautiful.

You are incredibly talented.

[Haggard Celine]

2. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Beautiful.

[MuseRider]

4. Amazing!

So beautiful! How long did that take you to do? Just curious, I always wished I could do something like that but besides lacking the talent I lack the patience it would require.

[Woodwizard]

6. I dont really keep track of my hours on these types of jobs

I work on it for a day or two then do other things, I would say I have at least 20 hours in carving but there was a lot of preparation before hand cutting and gluing and major wood removal before detailing I would guess over 50 hours total.

I do a lot of production chainsaw carving I have those times down pat.

[Tree-Hugger]

5. Absolutely gorgeous

Such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

[lunatica]

7. That's impressive!

Your work is excellent. I also like the way the stain looks. It adds to the dramatic essence of the sculpture. Do you get commissions for your sculpting work? I see some signage work in the photographs too. From all the equipment and the general condition of your studio it’s obvious you take your craft seriously.

Thanks for showing the different steps in your process. It’s impressive.

[Woodwizard]

8. Thank you

Yes this piece is a commission actually it is not stained just rubbed with linseed oil.

I have been doing woodworking for most of my life I started in high school vo tech beside some years in the army I have been in woodworking in one form or another. Mostly making furniture, I branched into signage and sculpture about 14 years ago to diversify. First I was just carving for fun then people wanted to buy my work.

My wife and I usually go to art shows to sell my work covid put a stop to that this year.

[lunatica]

9. I hope after COVID you can go back to selling in art shows.

You work is worthy!

[Irish_Dem]

10. Very nice job.

Love it.

[bif]

11. Very nice!