A Creative Burst

[PathfinderNC]

Creativity can come and go in the most sudden of manners.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to make a flat horn and started to work on Horn #60. I selected a hum-drum horn from my box of goodies because I wasn't expecting much, just a fun project. It moved right along with few challenges. I really began to like the shape, which initially was rather dull. I just started rasping and filing away at the horn until I arrived at the final shape. I cant even remember stopping but went at it for hours. After finishing shaping the spout, I made the plug and finished scraping and so forth. Then last night I spent a few hours, among other things, to think about how to embellish it with some engraving. Because I really like the spout shape, color and feel, I wanted a simple design, and this morning I got to work. Just some simple lines was all it needed I decided, and here's how it came out.
This was the quickest horn build I have ever done, and I really like it. No planning and no layout, just a spur-of-the-moment project. It may become part of my "day hunt" rig.
I love this stuff

 

[Powder Flask Collector]

Great workmenship!

 

[deerstalkert]

I pray daily for some of your creativity to rub off on me! i started a bison horn a couple weeks ago.
have one side scraped and have no idea what to do with it next!

 

[azmntman]

Man thats nice!

 

[CuNosecap]

So beautiful in its simplicity. And to complete it so quickly, you were on a true roll.

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Beautiful piece, I’ve been wanting to make a flat horn for some time

 

[Rich44]

Simple, that is because you are a Artist. Another perfect job.

 

[Piquant]

I believe all your work will be collected like old paintings are today. In the future auction block...we have an original handcrafted Pathfinder horn. Starting bid $$$$$$

 

[PathfinderNC]

I believe all your work will be collected like old paintings are today. In the future auction block...we have an original handcrafted Pathfinder horn. Starting bid $$$$$$

Great. When I’m dead
Thanks for the compliment tough

 

[Brokennock]

Creativity can come and go in the most sudden of manners.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to make a flat horn and started to work on Horn #60. I selected a hum-drum horn from my box of goodies because I wasn't expecting much, just a fun project. It moved right along with few challenges. I really began to like the shape, which initially was rather dull. I just started rasping and filing away at the horn until I arrived at the final shape. I cant even remember stopping but went at it for hours. After finishing shaping the spout, I made the plug and finished scraping and so forth. Then last night I spent a few hours, among other things, to think about how to embellish it with some engraving. Because I really like the spout shape, color and feel, I wanted a simple design, and this morning I got to work. Just some simple lines was all it needed I decided, and here's how it came out.
This was the quickest horn build I have ever done, and I really like it. No planning and no layout, just a spur-of-the-moment project. It may become part of my "day hunt" rig.
I love this stuff

I love that. Great job.

 

[Brokennock]

Great. When I’m dead
Thanks for the compliment tough

Mine wouldn't,,,, if I had one....
It would go to the grave with me....

Or maybe I'd have my family, if any are left, put my ashes in it.

 

[Rebel bull]

Mine wouldn't,,,, if I had one....
It would go to the grave with me....

Or maybe I'd have my family, if any are left, put my ashes in it.

I told my kids I was going to be buried with all my guns......my son in law said "that's fine we'll be using the back hoe the next day!"

 

[Old Oak]

"You've come far...pilgrim"

 

[Shortfingers]

Creativity can come and go in the most sudden of manners.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to make a flat horn and started to work on Horn #60. I selected a hum-drum horn from my box of goodies because I wasn't expecting much, just a fun project. It moved right along with few challenges. I really began to like the shape, which initially was rather dull. I just started rasping and filing away at the horn until I arrived at the final shape. I cant even remember stopping but went at it for hours. After finishing shaping the spout, I made the plug and finished scraping and so forth. Then last night I spent a few hours, among other things, to think about how to embellish it with some engraving. Because I really like the spout shape, color and feel, I wanted a simple design, and this morning I got to work. Just some simple lines was all it needed I decided, and here's how it came out.
This was the quickest horn build I have ever done, and I really like it. No planning and no layout, just a spur-of-the-moment project. It may become part of my "day hunt" rig.
I love this stuff

I love that. Great job.

Very nicely done.

 

[Shortfingers]

Very nicely done.

 

[GriscomRun]

Great work Bob, I have always appreciated the Philo that less is more. I have a small one used for priming. I as others can be almost stunned but the intricacy of your work. I like it simple - like the horn you completed with simple Amish fraktur art. Well done.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Another work of art Bob! I agree with the others here, simplicity wins!

 

[No Answers]

Looks great!