A small carving.
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Re: A small carving.
Very nice work! A lot of detail for being so small. 

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Re: A small carving.
Thanks.New_Windsor_NY wrote:Very nice work! A lot of detail for being so small.
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Re: A small carving.
Doug, you're putting some miles on that seahorse. Great job. Seems to me the smaller the harder and the knife has to be sharp. excellent!



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Well done!
Take care and God bless,
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Re: A small carving.
Super cute!
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Looks like a happy little guy.
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Thanks Yes sir very sharp and I really had to pay attention to blade angle and not to much pressure! I love this knife for carving. Although those Queen knives in the other post really look like they would carve nice also.doglegg wrote:Doug, you're putting some miles on that seahorse. Great job. Seems to me the smaller the harder and the knife has to be sharp. excellent!![]()
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The bear is 1" tall and 3/8" wide. There's a little bit more detail on it than show's up in the picture.
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Re: A small carving.
I wana learn how to carve, but I'm afraid to take the first step. Should I keep plenty of band-aids around?
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Either bandaids or a cut proof glove. Go for it!
OP. I love the little Bear. Would make a cute necklace.
OP. I love the little Bear. Would make a cute necklace.
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Band aids and a cut proof glove. Just start and don't quit. Keep your knives sharp and you will cut yourself less and it will heal quicker. Look at some videos on you tube and make a pile of chips.artmcclure wrote:I wana learn how to carve, but I'm afraid to take the first step. Should I keep plenty of band-aids around?


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These guys have a lot of experience and great advice! I'm just a beginner and agree.A cut proof glove and a sharp knife. I'd also add that you always want to make controlled cuts (push cuts, paring cuts, stop cuts) utube has some great videos by Gene Messer and Doug Linker or Chris Lubkemann. Basswood or pine is the easiest wood to start with. Or even green sticks from a tree.artmcclure wrote:I wana learn how to carve, but I'm afraid to take the first step. Should I keep plenty of band-aids around?
A 2min owl (utube) is a good beginner project. It will take you a lot longer on your first few tries. Just go slow and take your time.
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That is one small carving. I know I would have a heck of a time manipulating that one with "art-writis" in the hands.
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Re: A small carving.
Very appealing
, very clever.
