Wooden whale shark wall art

Alicia_Woodwork

This cute little piece of wall art was made using timber off-cuts from different projects and a cartoon image of a whale shark. This is easy to replicate for other animals as any drawing works as a great template. 

Materials

Various 16mm timber off cuts

Exterior wood glue 

Wood varnish

Cardboard or Mdf 

Sand paper

Photo-frame rear wall hook

Tools

Ryobi Jigsaw

Ryobi Disc Sander 

Bandsaw

Dremel rotary tool

Steps

Step 1

Sketch the design you would like on the cardboard or Mdf. I used a cartoon image of a whale shark as my inspiration.

Step 2

Cut out your stencil using your drawing. This can be done using the jigsaw and bandsaw.

Step 3

Using the stencil, draw the shapes you need on each off cut of timber being sure to mix up the types of timber for an individualised look. Cut each shape out using the jigsaw and/or bandsaw.

Step 4

Sand each piece individually using sand paper and the disc sander.

Step 5

Cut another piece of Mdf using your finished wood pieces as the stencil. This will be your backing to hold it all together. Glue each piece down using the wood glue.

Step 6

Use the Dremel rotary tool to add the details such as eyes and spots.

Step 7

Apply two coatings of gloss wood varnish.

Step 8

Allow to dry before attaching a photo-frame hook to the back for hanging. 

EricL

Hello @Alicia_Woodwork 

This timber whale artwork is absolutely stunning! The way the natural grain and varying tones of the wood pieces come together adds so much depth and character. The craftsmanship is impressive, with each piece carefully shaped to create a smooth, flowing form that truly captures the essence of a whale. The mix of polished finishes enhances the organic feel, making it a beautiful example of upcycling timber offcuts into something artistic and meaningful. A truly unique and skilfully made piece!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of art.

Eric