Sea Shell Egg Shell
Bill Donaldson
6 inches x 4 inches
BLACK WALNUT
Hand-carved from northern Ohio black walnut, Donaldson, a member of the Cape Fear
Woodcarvers Club for more than 30 years, has invested 55 hours in this one-of-a-kind egg.
Shaping the form with a band saw and power grinders, the relief scallop shells were carved
with knives. Using various grains of sandpaper he smoothed the surface before applying
coats of natural tung oil for the finish.
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WBM march 2013
Photography by
Allison Potter
