A ? carving a nose

[carvedbears61]

CB,
I've just started carving a project from a block has come along well till I got the the nose . I am still new at carving from a block. Is this the place where a person needs to by a study stick i am have problems pulling the nose from the block.
CB.

[Dicky]

Good question CB. I have the same problem. I'm not sure whether to cut the forehead deeper back or recess the area under the nose and bring the chin back with it. I have been tempted to glue a block on for the nose but ethics and structural integrity get in the way.

[gtech]

It depends if you carve on the flat face or the corner of the block,

I studied many methods from many carvers until I just began to learn how I like to carve mines.

How are you trying to cave it right now? Any photos?

Btw, it is always good to practice on single parts first before going to the full face.

Gilles

[Dicky]

Cant do photos yet gtech but I am trying to do mine on a curved surface ie. hiking staff. I am trying to follow Skylar Johnson's "How to carve a woodspirit in a hiking stick" but still grt a flattish face.

[Dagwood]

well typically if you walk into a wall ur nose will hit it first... u stated when u get to the nose u have problems.. thats where id start if i were you... start with the nose

[carvedbears61]

CB,
I'll put up some pic over the weekend . then maybe I can get some pointers.

[Whitler21]

CB, when you start carving a face on a block of wood you need to start on one of the 4 corners... The way the nose is already a little further out than the rest of the face.... Hope this helps....

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

CB did you look in the tutorial section, I think I remember someone posting a good tutorial there ??

Dave

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Carving a Nose Fiebig and Yundt Woodcarving I think this was it.

Dave

[gtech]

Ok, here is a video that should help you.

YouTube - countryboygenewebb's Channel