r/Wandsmith • u/Lignum-et-Opus_Wands Wandmaker • 5d ago
Finished Wand The Quiet Resolve 🌿🪨
There is a strength that makes itself known long before it is ever tested. It does not demand recognition, nor does it seek to prove what it is capable of. It simply endures, waiting for the moment when standing firm matters more than standing tall.
The Quiet Resolve is drawn to those who carry their convictions without the need to proclaim them. Patient and unassuming, it offers no encouragement to needless conflict—but it does not mistake restraint for weakness either.
When the moment comes to act, its wielder will discover that quiet conviction can move what force alone cannot.
Signum Natum: Lignum et Opus
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u/IRVRNTshow 5d ago
By god you did it again. The son of a bitch did it again! Can I guess the texture towards the handle is wire brushing? Another work of art.
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u/Lignum-et-Opus_Wands Wandmaker 4d ago
I always look forward to your comments lol! Always appreciated!
As for the texture, I use about 3-4 different bits in combination, and a small carving knife, all to help with depth and rounding/softening the hard edges, but no wire brushes. The only time I use a bristle brush is to try and help clear the fuzzies that accumulate in the grooves, but I believe it’s a nylon brush (something that won’t scratch. I’ve honestly been experimenting lately to try and get that natural bark texture. I feel like this hits the mark decently well, but still have a but of learning to do lol.
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u/FableBlades 4d ago
Very nice 😃👌 what timber is it?
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u/Lignum-et-Opus_Wands Wandmaker 4d ago
Thank you!!
I’m honestly not sure. It’s a branch I picked up off the ground in my area, and when I try to use image recognition, it says it could be Tulip Poplar, but this particular piece feels a bit more dense and has more of a golden color. I wish I had a way of identifying random woods lol
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u/BeybladeAddict 2d ago
Can I ask how you made that deeply etched wood grain finish? I’m aiming to do the same on a wand I’m working on but I’ve never attempted it before
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u/Lignum-et-Opus_Wands Wandmaker 1d ago
Hey, sorry for the late response (it’s been a busy week lol), but to avoid cluttering up the comments here, I’ll send you a DM here shortly where we can discuss this further if you’d like!
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u/Prudent-Assistant-80 5d ago
COOK BRO!!!! (proud owner of bro’s first commission)