Lessons in Back-filling

Even if you are not into making rings, you will want to take a look through this series of tutorials by Bobrotermit (on Livejournal). His planning, carving, and especially his back-fill methods could lead you to do some experimenting with other forms if not with rings.

This ring was formed, carved and back-filled. All the designs are back-fill color, no painting or caning.

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He also treats us to tutorials for two other rings, one primaily carved, the other primarily back-filled. Take a moment to look through his tutorials. They are full of great ideas that can be applied to your favorite form.

 

 

Sage

4 Comments

  1. Anna on February 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    One correction – Bobrotermit is a man 🙂



  2. mary hargrave on February 28, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I was very grateful for Google translate on this one and really enjoyed her tutorial, especially the part about not drinking while cutting the teeth! She has such a steady hand with the carving.



  3. Sage on March 1, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks Anna! I usually try to avoid making that assumption when writing these. I was a bit tired when writing this one. Got all the feminine references changed. 🙂



  4. Sage on March 1, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Oh … and if you have an actual name (and he doesn’t mind it being used) we’d love to give him credit that way too. 🙂



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