Curvy Celtic Pendant

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

Comments

Sean commented over 7 years ago

Nice. Love it. Great piece of personal satisfation.

Sean Howell

Lightweightladylefty commented over 7 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 7 years ago

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

Anna

lanwater commented over 7 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 7 years ago

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

Anna