'Short Eared Parliament' (Phase 15) by Shane Wilson
February 17, 2011 Categories: Short Eared Parliament
Before the carving can begin, it is necessary to rig the antlers and skull set to two counter-weights.
This neutralizes the weight of the antlers, which is considerable, and allows for easier manipulation during the carving process.
I have used 1/8" coated wire, swivelling pulleys, multipurpose ties and milk crates with 'play sand' in this set up.
The pulleys above the sculpture are set close together to facilitate spinning the antlers around a centre point.
Each antler is wired to its own counter-weight to allow independent movement.
A rope fixed loosely around the skull and attached to the ceiling serves as a safety catch, in case one of the hooks or attachments fails.
This neutralizes the weight of the antlers, which is considerable, and allows for easier manipulation during the carving process.
I have used 1/8" coated wire, swivelling pulleys, multipurpose ties and milk crates with 'play sand' in this set up.
The pulleys above the sculpture are set close together to facilitate spinning the antlers around a centre point.
Each antler is wired to its own counter-weight to allow independent movement.
A rope fixed loosely around the skull and attached to the ceiling serves as a safety catch, in case one of the hooks or attachments fails.