Yet Another Oblique Holder

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Hi all - I hope you aren't sick of these holders yet.

 

This holder came about as a result of an exploration I wanted to do to see how two strips, one supporting the thumb and the other the forefinger and middle finger would pan out. The seaweed design came about almost on its own once I got going.

 

I'm glad with the results I got. The grip looks strange but falls into place readily when you hold it. Writing with it is just fine and the balance is not much of an issue since it doesn't extend much beyond the hand. The wood part is about 15cm long.

 

Here are the pics:

 

 

 

I like how it looks from this angle:

 

 

And the grip:

 

 

C&C welcome.

 

Salman

[Wjones7412]

That's really amazing design and craftsmanship!

[Ghost Plane]

:notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1:

Now THAT is awesome! :clap1: :clap1: :clap1:

[DanF]

Amazing!

 

Dan

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Thanks all for the nice comments.

 

Dan - I hope I can find the wood turner's finish you use on your holder. I like the results and am looking forward to a different finish on the holders.

 

Regards,

Salman

[watch_art]

Holy cow, batman! That's friggin gorgeous!

[markiv]

This is superb!

I am curious about your process from concept to execution. Do you have a good idea about the final piece before your start or is it organic and evolves along the way?

[fuchsiaprincess]

Salman, the lines are amazingly fluid

 

I think it looks like two ribbons entwined.

[dcpritch]

Amazingly intricate, with a natural beauty. Great job Salman!

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Shawn - I love the spontaneity in your expression. I'm sure you know what it means for one's work to be appreciated and its all the more encouraging when it comes from an artist. Thanks for your comment.

 

markiv - thank you, I'm glad you like it. I do start with a general idea of what I want to achieve. In this case I wanted to see how two strips would work together. Initially I had planned on a more structured intertwining but it started looking interesting when still in the rough and I decided to let it develop organically. The smaller leaf/strip was going to be about half the length and curving down so the tip would just be touching where the larger leaf moves up - but you see where I ended up. I enjoy the development of these designs as its a process of discovery as much as craft. I truly appreciate your response not only for the praise but also for the validation of the idea - its good to know that others see what I do too :-)

 

FP - many thanks for your comment. Fluidity is what I wanted to achieve and I'm glad it shows.

 

dcpritch - thanks. It is quite intricate in places. The parts of the leaves where they touch were pretty hard to do as the opening for the blades was limited and I had to take care not to take off the edges of the leaves. The 'junctions' and the bit of gap between the leaves took most of the time in the making of this holder.

 

Salman

[Ghost Plane]

I love the way your holders look like the either grew or flowed, then froze in mid air.

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Thanks GP. I'm lucky in that the shapes in the wood reveal themselves. To date I have had to abandon only one that didn't want to go anywhere :-)

 

S.

[rudyhou]

wow. look at that holder. so unique. but how does the grip section feel when you write? i'm assuming it's not for every hand.

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Thanks for the comment Rudy. The grip actually feels quite normal.

 

I have shared what I learned about grips in another topic in the Penmanship forum: here.

 

Regards,

Salman

[sidewinderwcc]

When I look at this, it looks like the two pieces began separate and as they where reaching out they became intertwined, reaching out for the same goal.

 

What I am trying to say, is your lines are so beautiful that it actually provoked interpretation from me within seconds. I love it!

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sidewinderwcc, thank you for sharing what you felt with such nice words. It means a lot to me to have someone 'get' a design in this way ... makes me want to start carving the next one right away :-)

 

Many thanks,

Salman

[Ghost Plane]

Please do! I love watching to see what shapes emerge as you carve.

[rudyhou]

Thanks for the comment Rudy. The grip actually feels quite normal.

 

I have shared what I learned about grips in another topic in the Penmanship forum: here.

 

Regards,

Salman

 

yes, i have read all of your posts on oblique holder, salman. i like your creations. great work.