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After several months of work on other projects, I've finally grabbed my X-acto knife and hit the Foam Board again. This is a project that has been on my agenda since last November, but I've been putting it off.
The original idea was to create an obelisk that was hollow, and doubled as a fog chiller. The idea of going with the celtic cross came just as I was starting the project.
The entire stone stands just about 6 foot tall, the base is 16" wide, 16" deep, and 27" tall. The Cross is 24" wide, just shy of 4" tall, 3" thick, and is reinforced with a strip of 1" x .5" hardwood sealed between the two layers of foam.
I'm still trying to come up with a good epitaph for the base, and have to carve the knotwork border for the front, the epitaph, and I haven't decided on what (if anything) to put on the sides of the base.
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Celtic Cross Tombstone/Fog Chiller
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08-21-2010,04:41 PM
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Caretaker of Eerie Manor
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08-21-2010,04:50 PM
Saw this on the other forum. Simply amazing, and the concept of incorporating the chiller is perfect. Looking forward to updates!
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The Great Pumpkin
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08-21-2010,05:08 PM
Wow; amazing detail in the design!
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The Great Pumpkin
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08-21-2010,05:11 PM
damm, that must have took ages! great work!
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08-21-2010,05:34 PM
wow!!! Bet your fingers hurt after cutting in all that knotwork....very awesome. I want it!!! lol
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The Great Pumpkin
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08-21-2010,07:17 PM
AMAZING job...simply AMAZING...how did you do all the knot work? x-acto knife?
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The Big Kahuna of Fright
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08-21-2010,07:26 PM
Folks, let's all chip in and buy this guy a Dremel! Awesome work!
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Mistress of the 7 Seas
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08-21-2010,08:28 PM
You must have some steady hands!!! Awesome job!
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Bucky Brain Surgeon
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08-21-2010,09:07 PM
That is some impressive carving AND the base is a fog chiller! Simply brilliant work!
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Crypt Keeper
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08-21-2010,09:09 PM
Originally Posted by Resurrected
Yes, All done with an x-acto, and a swiss army knife. Originally Posted by Wolfman
I do have a dremel, actually have 2 of 'em, with more attachments than I can ever need. I have never gotten the same results with a dremel as I can get with the x-acto. Not to mention, I hate the mess the Dremel makes with foam.
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