JayJaxon Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I recently started working with wood after a friend of mine made the tomahawk for me. I took to it pretty easily and since have created the other images. The name is what I did for my daughter. The Rams logo was for a friend. Does anyone else do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSauer21 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I don't do this but this is very cool and unique. Who knows, maybe you can start selling these. Keep up the good work. My Website/Portfolio: jsa-designs.devianart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Here are some I am currently working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loogodude90 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I work with my wood every morning. WIZARDS ORIOLES CAPITALS RAVENS UNITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you are going to say things like this, I would prefer you don't say anything at all. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 My opinion? Work with stains, not paint. Let the wood shine. You can get stains in most any color nowadays.Also, I prefer evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 These look really good- thanks for sharing.I assume you are doing this in a method that isn't sandblasting? What technique are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 i agree with Mings (on the stains) id rather see the grain of the wood than have it all covered with paint. or maybe if let the wood show in certain areas. the gold in the Rams logo would be great. but otherwise this is good stuff. anything made by hand i like. GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for the comments.Cola, I'm using the Dremel to cut into the wood. The only tools I really need to make this happen is a dremel, a jigsaw, and a sander. The dremel comes with an attachment that allows you to hold an extension like a pencil. It allows for very precise cuts. I will experiment with staining on the real pieces of wood but for the thinner pieces it wouldn't work because it's pretty much particle board. I have to cover the whole thing with water-resistant material so I know they will last. I'll experiment with stains and get back to you guys. I will also be showing the finished product for the Falcons, Lookouts, and Suns shortly.A picture of the dremel I use: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Stuff like this is why I really keep hoping and wishing I can find myself another line of work to get into that gets me off the open road and back into the things I love...stuff like this. I used to dabble in woodwork way back when, and it is super-time consuming, but fun all at the same time.As others have said, part of the appeal of woodwork is letting the pattern of the grain really set the piece off. But then, you also mentioned you're working from particle board--I've hauled enough of that stuff to know a/ it's actually cheaper, depending on where you get it, and b/ it's basically ground wood chips mixed up and glued, then ran back through a machine and then out comes this sheet of, well, particle board. (It's pretty much the same way gypsum is made--drywall, that is.) SO the natural grain of the wood wouldn't even be present in the source material.Either way, this is good stuff, Jay. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Stay away from particle board with this. If you are going to go that route, spring for some MDF. Same qualities but a much smoother surface for painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 ^He is only using particle board for the very thin pieces, like the ATL piece. The others appear to be solid wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyvol Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Did you do that Cardinal logo shown in the first image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Did you do that Cardinal logo shown in the first image?Working on it. I'll send pictures soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I work with my wood every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Here is the Cardinals logo that Cooleyvol was asking about before:And here is the ATL logo. Just a few touch-ups with the paint and it will be ready to go on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyvol Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Great work on that Cards logo. I'm hoping you try out the stain instead of paint on that one. If so, I might be interested in purchasing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I work with my wood every morning. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island_Style Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I hate the Jax Suns logo with the passion of a thousand Christs, but you did a phenomenal job carving that out. More stain, less paint. Do that and you are gold. Kudos. I would pay for that ATL if I were a Falcon fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks for the comments. With the 'fake' wood I will have to paint but I will experiment with staining on my next 'real' wood project that I do on my own. Which will be one of the two logos I traced below:Now this next one is an idea of mine that a friend wanted to try out. I designed this simple home plate template and my buddy used it to do the number and name of Ted Williams. I am currently working on a Albert Pujols right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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