The School of the Transfer of Energy

Printing St. Christopher

Posted in prints, technique and process by jackbaumgartner on December 31, 2008

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Wiping and printing the Saint Christopher Engraving.

Large Sun-Burst Carving

Posted in woodwork by jackbaumgartner on December 31, 2008

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Large sun-burst or fan carved cross-brace for the alder console I am currently building.

Jacob Wrestling the Angel

Posted in Drawings by jackbaumgartner on December 24, 2008

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Jacob Wrestling a Blessing From the Angel of the Lord.  Sumi Ink on Rag Paper.

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Carving Decorative Fans

Posted in Oil Paintings, woodwork by jackbaumgartner on December 22, 2008

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Carving the decorative fans or sunbursts for the side panels of the alder console.  I learned the trick of nailing the panel being worked to a larger board which is then held down with my iron “holdfasts” from Peter Follansbee.

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Alder Wood Console

Posted in woodwork by jackbaumgartner on December 11, 2008

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Some images of an alder wood console, underway in the shop.  The frame, dry-fitted, and some panels being shaped, then some dovetials of the frame assembly.

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Shadow Puppet Mechanics

Posted in puppetry by jackbaumgartner on December 3, 2008

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A backstage view of John Beartrist Laceroot and Mystichearingus Wolf.

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The shadow screen set up on the work table for repairs and modifications.

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