I started this design ages ago. Finished it up maybe last year? Left it sit there until I could decide what I wanted the final piece to look like when it was finished. I think I changed my mind half a dozen times. I finally had to cut the parts in cardboard to see it and choose my layers. This is a targe - a strapped wooden shield - which would have been used in battle in early modern times. The wood was wrapped in leather and then decorated with nails and studs. I riffed on that with my layers, since it’s obviously never going to protect you in battle - lol. I’m happy with how this turned out, and will probably experiment some more with the layering. That’s half the fun!
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Cool design. I love what you’ve done with the layers. It gives it such nice depth.
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great material choices!
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Stunning. Great execution of your design.
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Looks great!
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That’s just lovely!
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That turned out amazing! Well done!
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Beautiful job on that! What’s the size?
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The layering technique really elevated the result 
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That came together nicely!
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Oh, very nice! I do love a Celtic knotwork project. Glad you finally got to finish it!
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Thank you. It’s 11” diameter, 1 1/8” thickness.
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That’s a pretty piece! Nice wood choices!
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I love Celtic knotwork - your design is great!
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Always good to see more Celtic art pieces!
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Congratulations @aproptart, so much depth and detail, your work is exquisite and intrincately beautiful. I´m glad it finally came to fruition.
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Really beautiful piece. Love the layering and use of different shades of wood.
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