Friend and commenter Rebecca mentioned last week that she carves tagua and avocado seeds. I had never heard of tagua seeds, but began researching this craft. I wasn't able to find what I considered to be a particularly good video on the subject of carving tagua seeds, but I did find one on carving avocado seeds, so here it is.
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It's interesting that you put this up. A long time ago, I was learning to do scrimshaw on cabachons made from a seed. I was thinking of doing it again. Didn't think of carving an avocado seed, but it appeals on two fronts. Guacamole is delicious, but not something as daily fare. Local Mexican restaurants might be amicable to saving the seeds for artisans.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I'd love to see for carvings, please.
ReplyDeleteAvocado seeds are relatively easy to carve except for their smaller size, but that becomes increasingly harder if you have fingers like mine. Tagua nuts are larger, but they are very hard to carve (Dremel tools needed). Tagua nuts are called "vegetable ivory" because they are very hard and they tend to yellow over time like old ivory. I gave away almost everything to my grandchildren, but I will try to get photos. At least a couple are bears, one badly executed dog, and one Viking god something.
ReplyDeleteDisclaimer: I spent most of the last few years on polymer clay sculpting because it's easier on my arthritic old hands and I love the colors that I can mix like semi-solid paints, but carving remains my first love.
Rebecca: If you can find some pictures, feel free to email me (address is in my profile). I'd be delighted to put them up.
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