Pat625 - thank you for your comments but so much for me saying I was using chisel/carve exclusivrely in this thread. You know that I like to 'explore' GIMP just to see what turns out.

For the image above I actually took a photo and desaturated it. Then I used that desaturated layer to bump map a layer filled with a wooden pattern. Then I repeated that action against a second layer with a different colour wooden patter. Finally juist did some blending to get the final result.

Also tried the lighting effects filter in a similar way but need to refine that approach yet.

Still exploring ways to carve wood ...



... even if it looks more like metal

I like it omg! Very nice.

Dalia - thank you very much.

And now carved wood inlaid with mother of pearl ...

My Gimp Gauge tells me I am improving ...

Your gauge is very nicely done. I love your heart and the color combination.

Pat625 - thank you as always. I know what it's like looking after the grand children, especially a 2 year old! So I made some wooden toys for our 2 year old grand daughter

I like your heart outcome and this last one is cute. I'm sure the children will enjoy seeing it.

Very nice, OMG. Being with small children constantly does have its effects. Besides being exhausted, you keep hearing their songs that were repitiously sung or played all day!

I like that wooden pendant, Wallace!

Wallace - love that pendant and a nice touch to take the carving right through the wood

Now why didn't I think of that too

Wallace - see through carving; now that was a really good prompt ...

Learning, trying different things.

Still practicing with Chisel & Carve.

you are now mastering this technique, Pat
very nice outcomes !