Grapes are done

Here is the finished grape bas-relief carving. I experimented a bit with texturing the background using a Dremel tool with a detailing bit. I’m working on making some stamping tools. The instructions for making these tools are on Bill Judt’s website http://wwwoodcarver.com and more detailed instructions are in his book Relief Carving: Revelations. I don’t plan on using the Dremel method in future projects. I used sanding sealer and wax to finish the grapes, the “SSW method” also from Bill’s website.