Nautilus shells from wood

[pittswood]

Just some other pieces I have indulged in. These are made from pieces of spalted beech wood. They can take up to three/four days to make. I have three to date, two spalted beech and one made from pine wood. What do you all think?

 

[Buckeye]

I remember seeing a demo by a pro turner, can't remember who it was, but yours is just as nice if not better, it's a real piece of art, have you got a photo from the other side?

Peter

 

[bluntchisel]

That's real nice, Kelvin - top of the class, matey!!!

Bob.

 

[bassethound]

Lovely job indeed Kelvin..

 

[donwatson]

Great piece of work there

 

[Bill Mooney]

Terry Scott from NZ makes these & your is superb.

 

[wm460]

That is a work of art.

 

[Bammer]

Superb

 

[edlea]

What do I think ?.....Fantastic.

 

[Penpal]

Wow thats what I think real special timber used heightens the impact as a visual piece it is like indelible pencil meant to last a long time.

Peter.

 

[Scots Bill]

Excellent work Kelvin, captain Nemo would be proud of you, lovely spalting also.

 

[AllenN]

I think that is amazing. Beautiful piece.

 

[brody2123]

Just beautiful.

 

[Baldy]

Wow...

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[chas_41_uk]

Stunning work Kelvin

 

[pittswood]

Hi guys,
Sorry for the delay in posting the extra photos, Here are some other views so you can also see the inside.






I learnt how to make these Shells from YouTube videos by Steve Garrison who lives in the USA. By using scroll saws, band saw and other instruments of torture, I make up 30 or so pieces of wood arcs, all following one another.
See video to explain more in detail of how these are built up.

Link to video -

(https://youtu.be/LtgbNyHRFGA?list=PLv1lnpcspsykyB-zmLvZdtjnevvifRknX)

 

[Terry Q]

Very interesting Kelvin. Is there a market for these?

 

[pittswood]

Hi Terry,
I have had some interest, but nothing solid as yet.
Kelvin

 

[donwatson]

very nice indeed

 

[bassethound]

Wow that lot is amazing..