Curvy Celtic Pendant

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I created this pendant from basswood. I took the idea from the celtic knot pattern I had in a book of Celtic patterns. I cut the pattern out on the scroll saw and drilled the holes for the chain. I then carved in the knot detail with a hand carving knife and sanded with 100 and 120 grit and finished with 220 grit. I soaked the pendant in Danish oil and left it overnight to dry and then sprayed a couple of coats of lacquer. I hotfixed the three emerald rhinestones and attached a copper coloured chain.

Anna

basswood celtic pendant hand carving scrollsawing

Dewalt Scroll Saw Veritas Carving knife

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Sean commented over 10 years ago

Nice. Love it. Great piece of personal satisfation.

Sean Howell

Lightweightladylefty commented over 10 years ago

Anna,

This is really nice — very unique. You did an outstanding job on the scrolling and carving.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Celticscroller commented over 10 years ago

Thank you Sean and L/W. It was fun to make.

Anna

lanwater commented over 10 years ago

Very nice piece. You did a great job.
I was looking on how you made the illusion of the weave the I re-read you post and realized you carved part of it. Very cleaver.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

Celticscroller commented over 10 years ago

Thank you Ian. Yes in order to get the weave I had to hand carve and sand the detail.

Anna