Celtic-Carved Horse Bracelet Stand

Nathan Cannon constructs this bracelet stand with two Celtic-carved horse shapes.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-346 -- More Projects »
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Steps 19-23
19. Carve the two stretchers.

20. With a straight gouge taper all interior knot work segments to a 45-degree angle. Clean up stray "fuzz" with the U-gouge.

21. Where the knot work lines intersect, use a straight gouge to cut a 60-degree angle to enhance the "over/under" illusion of the knot work. Clean up stray fuzz with the U-gouge.

22. On the horse faces, simply etch the lines with a 5mm V-gouge to trace the eye and mouth. Taper around the ears and any remaining lines such as the border-sphere area on the cheek with a straight gouge.

23. Lightly sand all surfaces on all pieces with 320- and 400-grit sandpaper.