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Copy Carver carving process - click on the thumbnails for larger images: An original carving (still attached to a base for machining purposes) is placed on the copy carver bed. A cut out of the same size block is placed next to it, and using the Copy Carver, the artist can produce multiple 'copies' of a basic shape of a single original carving. The Copy Carver consists basically of a stylus that matches the size & shape of the router cutting bit, a high speed router and a 'swing box' that allows travel vertically and horizontally & a plywood bed for the original and the 'copies'. Once one side is roughed out, the master and the pattern are flipped over in the same direction, then repeat. As you can see, the rough out is 'rough' to be sure, but the basic shape and landmarks required are there, shaving hours of work off the process. Once the desired number of 'copies' are created, the block used for securing the carving is removed at the bandsaw, and the rough outs can be cleaned up using a variety of power carving tools and sanding. Although the shape is very similar on each, the details really make each carving unique. Each carving has unique detailing of the fins, scales and head. If desired, a head and tail can be modified in this stage of the process to create a variety of shapes and looks, from male to female, trout to char or even a large kype on a spawning male. The creativity is not lost, and the final creativity is shown in the painting and the final mounting on it's own unique base.
We are often asked how a fish carving comes to be. Here is a step by step of how we go from concept to completed sculpture, from pattern, to carving, to painting and finally putting it all together on a base. (coming soon)
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