How do you put together a driftwood sculpture?





Related Discussions
Does anyone know what this is?

Just turn them upside down and open them, then insert a roll of paper towel and tada, you have yourself a brand new paper towel holder that is not only beautiful, but... See more
Can anyone identify this vintage wooden crank box?

The item is solid wood, standing aprx. 26" high x 16" wide, no exterior holes or outlets, side crank handle turns four wooden paddles inside with various size holes o... See more
What to put in this huge mason jar?

I have a HUGE mason jar. I would like some ideas on what to put in it for decorations, other than flowers.
How can I find discontinued Pulaski or Neiman Marcus/Horchow furniture

I am looking for the discontinued Pulaski Royale collection nightstand, Neiman Marcus/Horchow also sold it, but called it the Royalty collection. I have looked all ov... See more
Ideas on different things I can do with these yummy old spools?

I'm a picker and came across lots and lots of these beauties. I took home several boxes of these purdies and are using for different projects. However, I want to find... See more
How do you tell the value in old china dishes?

I have an 80 year old set of Noritake china dishes that were my Mother's. We are downsizing so I am thinking of selling them but am not sure who to trust. I've looked... See more
1970s sunken conversation pit

Our new house has a sunken conversation pit in front of the fireplace. It's about 6X6 and has three steps into the 'pit' and booth-like backs on each side. My adult... See more
https://feltmagnet.com/sculpture/How-To-Make-A-Driftwood-Sculpture
My dad would use metal pins glued in place with 2/part epoxy glue. Drill holes directly opposite from where you want to join 2 pieces, usually 1/4" to 3/8" bit. then cut a heavy gauge wire or metal rods the size of the hole you drilled any where form 1.5" to 3" long, glue 1 half in first, when set up put the glue in other half and join the second piece on top. Sometimes it possible to use one long rod and add the pieces starting from bottom to the top.
Between the choice of the hot-glue gun and duck tape, I don't think there isn't anything that I can't join. You may want to consider using plastic mesh fence for basic shape of the body, which will be covered with the attached drift wood. To hold the shape of the body use rebar tie wire. These are all inexpensive methods to creating forms and shapes.
I think Sharon's Dad has the right idea. Consider the real adventure which is locating all that perfect drift wood, then imagining it in place long before starting any sort of assembly. Great photo!
Wood glue
Also... I wish the pic was mine, this is what I want to create! I got the it on Pintrest! Be blessed!
Wow what a coincidence. But sorry my dad passed away and I have given all but a few pieces away to friends.
Love Love your heron, wow your talented.... expect to see these on Bay Street in a gallery soon for sale.
How about Liquid Nails? At Lowes or Home Depot.
Here in Tasmania we have huge lakes full of driftwood, I started my woodcraft business using the driftwood. I've been wanting to go back into wood craft, so seeing these amazing sculptures has given me some great ideas.