Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 7, 2012 This is a Carved Cow Horn ,Ceremonial drinking Vessel I made for the Florida SCA group called, The Kingdom Of Trimaris. It has 12 carved bone inlays and a lot of lapis and pearls inlayed also . This piece was done several years ago now. hope the pics are not toooo big Hope ya Like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas M. Report post Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Philip, Very impressive work. How did you proceed to "glue" the inlays on the horn? If you call them inlays I guess they are not just glued? Did you apply some bee wax or some other thing inside the horn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbie K Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Thomas: Gorgeous work. I also enjoyed looking at your website. Hope you like it here, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Debbie K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Philip, Very impressive work. How did you proceed to "glue" the inlays on the horn? If you call them inlays I guess they are not just glued? Did you apply some bee wax or some other thing inside the horn? Thank you very much!!! The large figure carved pieces where attached with, amazingly enough, a white liquid nails, as it is a very strong adhesive and it fills any space not perfectly fit to the horn. It could when dry be carved /formed to appear as if it was the bone where it might show. I had to score the horn and the bone to give the adhesive something to hold on to but other then that it has held up VERY well for going on 5 years now. I seal all of my drinking horns, that I do, with only Raw bees wax. It lends so much to the beverages that the ,to me ,commercial petroleum or oil sealants just cant compare with it . Especially if drinking a mead or beer from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Thomas: Gorgeous work. I also enjoyed looking at your website. Hope you like it here, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Debbie K I have a long way to go and a LOT to learn and it helps to see others work and talk shop. thank you very much !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas M. Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Philip, Thanks a lot for the explanation! What you call liquid nails is what we call nail varnish in french? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanM Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Philip, Thanks a lot for the explanation! What you call liquid nails is what we call nail varnish in french? Liquid nails is a construction adhesive. Liquid Nails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod L. Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Hey Phillip, very nice work as usual. I am always glad to see another of your pieces. I would as a boon, from you if I might. The next time that you do a piece similar to your small wolf's head horn, would you mind putting together a tutorial, on doing inlays, like you did on the teeth. I know it would probably help out quite a few, that are following behind yourself, in skill level. I know it would definitely help me quite a bit. Again, Fantastic work, Brother. Peace, Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas M. Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Liquid nails is a construction adhesive. Liquid Nails AH... a bit different! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natasha Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Wow! Very wonderful work, You used colors very well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Very impressive Phillip. Thanks for sharing. Any sequential photos would be much appreciated. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Very impressive Phillip. Thanks for sharing. Any sequential photos would be much appreciated. Jim Hey Jim, there actually is a photo log of me making it here http://bonecarverpm.deviantart.com/gallery/ you will find it in my how to gallery I have several series of horns and how I carved them in a step by step basis. I didnt want to re-post all the pics here to save space that link should be good. I hope it helps ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Wow! Very wonderful work, You used colors very well! thank you very much Natasha I like to use the natural color differentiation in a material to enhance the project as much as possible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip Montgomery Report post Posted February 20, 2012 AH... a bit different! but it works VERY well ya it is amusing when ya think about it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
