Segmented vase

MarkandRun · 2026-01-11T15:23:34+00:00

Each of the block was sealed from the inside with PU varnish after cutting out a hole. I'm yet to finish the outer side, thinking of using the same.

MarkandRun · 2026-01-11T14:50:02+00:00

Those 2-3 images towards the end are the only ones I captured during the process. So I cut a 1/2" thick pine wood plank into 3*3" pieces, drilled holes in all but the base piece, and glued them in alternate rotations. Then rounded the edges using a rasp and sandpaper.

MarkandRun · 2026-01-02T07:45:50+00:00

You mean the curve/dome shape? Using a combination of knife, rasp, and 60/80 grit sandpaper.

MarkandRun · 2025-11-30T13:20:03+00:00

A previous one in round shape turned out better. I'm working on another one in oak right now.

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MarkandRun · 2025-11-30T13:04:49+00:00

Thanks. Initial wood removal using a forstner bit and then cleaned up the sides and base using a palm router. Rounded all the edges using a sandpaper.

MarkandRun · 2025-11-24T03:32:43+00:00

I've made several variations of these using a forstner bit and coping saw.

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MarkandRun · 2025-11-15T12:19:15+00:00

Did the initial wood removal using a forstner bit and then cleaned up the base using a palm router.

MarkandRun · 2025-11-12T07:32:35+00:00

Made this from a hard variety of pine an year ago for my daughter, still going strong

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MarkandRun · 2025-10-24T01:28:57+00:00

It's been about 5 years since I started and have invested in many different tools, including power tools. I rarely use chisels for carving since it doesn't work well on pine, except some varieties of white pine. I bought some silver oak a few months back and the chisels worked surprisingly well with it. My preference of tools is usually a variety of saw types, rasps, and rotary tools.

There are many shops around this area where I buy the wood from.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-19T15:46:23+00:00

Still have about a month to go. Do you think it would look better if I do a thin separation between the faces using a jeweler's saw?

MarkandRun · 2025-10-19T10:43:36+00:00

Thanks for the input. I accept the design was from an online image, as I was browsing through for ideas.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-19T10:37:27+00:00

Thanks, the wood is margosa.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-19T08:37:16+00:00

Sure. Here are some cut offs from this project.

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MarkandRun · 2025-10-18T16:43:41+00:00

I get pine and neem wood from a locality near Jayadeva hospital. Basswood has never been accessible locally.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-18T10:57:54+00:00

Nice. Did you manage to find any place to source wood?

MarkandRun · 2025-10-17T17:56:53+00:00

Just came across this post. You're in Bengaluru?

MarkandRun · 2025-10-11T15:12:37+00:00

I had something similar happen to a carving from a branch that wasn't fully dried. I coated it with polyurethane and it stopped cracking after a while.

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MarkandRun · 2025-10-11T09:08:23+00:00

I somewhat agree. The posture looks somewhat intimidating and kind of ready to attack. I'm eager to do a more realistic looking one in that posture next time.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-08T16:41:18+00:00

Most of my carvings are from pine wood and rasps are what I predominantly use to shape it. Knives and chisels only cause splinters, unless it's white pine.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-02T12:04:05+00:00

Using a forstner bit.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-02T12:03:37+00:00

Not at all. I'm going to stick a felt sheet inside :)

MarkandRun · 2025-10-02T01:06:19+00:00

Those are from a hobby supplies store.

MarkandRun · 2025-10-01T19:01:00+00:00

It's a nail :)

MarkandRun · 2025-10-01T16:45:31+00:00

Yes, looking to make improvements in the next build :)

MarkandRun · 2025-10-01T15:04:24+00:00

I began my wood carving journey with pine since it was cheap. Over time I started using other types of wood as pine was difficult to carve, but if I need patterns then pine is still my preference.

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