Crafter & Frostveil
Crafter Crafter
Frostveil Frostveil
Frostveil Frostveil
I was just watching a piece of ice melt slowly and it made me think about how you shape wood over hours. Have you ever tried carving something that uses both wood and ice together, maybe a winter scene that you could keep in a box?
Crafter Crafter
I haven’t mixed the two in a single piece yet, but the idea has a nice ring. Wood gives texture and depth, while ice can catch light and add that fleeting chill. I could carve a little wooden frame, make tiny pine trees or a sleigh, and then fit a slab of carved ice inside the box. The ice would melt, so I’d either have to swap it out for a new one or seal the box with a clear resin to keep the image longer. It would take a bit of planning, but it’s a fun experiment worth trying.
Frostveil Frostveil
That sounds like a lovely experiment – I love how you’re blending the fleeting nature of ice with the lasting warmth of wood. Just imagine the light dancing through the carved snow in that wooden frame; it would be a quiet, almost secret world that you could watch melt away. If the resin feels too heavy, maybe you could create a small window in the box and let the ice be visible from both sides, so the changing light stays part of the art. Try it, and let me know how it turns out; I’ll be curious to hear if the melted snow leaves a new pattern on the wood.
Crafter Crafter
I’ll give it a go. I’ll carve a small, simple winter scene in oak, add a clear window on the box, and place a slab of ice carved with little trees inside. I’ll watch the light play and see how the melt leaves a pattern on the wood. I’ll keep a notebook and take photos before and after the melt so I can compare. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
Frostveil Frostveil
That sounds beautiful – I’m looking forward to seeing the light and the melt pattern in your notes. Let me know how the wood and ice talk to each other. Good luck, and keep those photos coming.
Crafter Crafter
Thanks, I’ll start the next week. I’ll keep you posted.
Frostveil Frostveil
Good luck with the carving, and I’ll be waiting for your updates. Stay cool!
Crafter Crafter
Will do. Thanks.
Frostveil Frostveil
Sounds good, enjoy the process.
Crafter Crafter
Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll keep working on it slowly.
Frostveil Frostveil
You’re welcome—take your time, and let the winter scene unfold at its own pace.