[gdr2004]

I have a block of basswood that's 4.25 X 4 X 6in. For the life of me I can't figure out what I can make from this. Any ideas?

The proportions don't seem to be right for a figurine, so I am thinking of cutting it to a smaller size. What size would you recommend? Thanks

[Phaeton]

gdr2004

A good beginning project could be a snowman. You would only need a few paints and very little detail.

HappY carving
Bill
^v^

[squbrigg]

Those are good dimensions for a simple project that you can take as far as you like. Carve an egg! Then decorate it! Chip carve or relief carve it, to your hearts content. A great exercise in learning skills with your tools.

Bob

[AlArchie]

4 1/2x4x6? check Lynn Doughty's Blog Site for carving those cowboy boots! The blank he suggests is 4 1/2" high, so no matter which way the grain runs on your basswood block, you should be able to cut at LEAST two sets to work on. Scale 'ewm up or down to fit. Plus he has posted an excellent tutorial on carving the set.

http://www.outwestwoodcarving.blogspot.com/

Lynn, hope you don't mind me posting your blog's link

Add to that, there are numerous blanks available for boots of various kinds, designed as starter projects.......a great choice!

Al

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Yep..what Al said..........or ..I have a lot of 2x2x//whatever that I carve a lot of things from, good size, doesn't take forever to carve. But............those boots are fun!

[Sue in Eureka]

Bill;
Snowmen are my favorite! I love that.
Sue

[Kenny_S]

there are a number of things that can be carved from tha size. nice size for Caricatuers, Coboy boots, Broughan boots, Snow man/woman. Use your imagination. ALA is correct in Lynn's site, can't get any better info, pictures and step by step instructions.
Only limited to your mind.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

You can get 4 pieces close to 2in by 2in by the length......good sizes