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.
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.
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One correction – Bobrotermit is a man 🙂
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.
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. 🙂
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. 🙂