[bamboo85]

Ok, I'm 20, I have never carved in my life, but I really would love to learn, what do i need to get started and where can I buy the stuff, thank you..

[Ron Davidson]

We are fortunate to have a person on this forum that can help you . contact Rick @Little Shavers. He sells starter kits and about everything you will need to get started. Good Luck Ron

[Ashbys]

Hi Bamboo ,

Getting started is the easy part , stopping well thats another mater. To get started you really don't need a lot. A knife a piece of wood and a glove will get you started. But an excellent learning spot is




http://www.carvingpatterns.com/

Very detailed placed to atart the learning process. As for knives and tools Littleshavers. com is a very good place to find starting sets.

As for questions this is the right spot.

hope this helps
Ash

[Kenny_S]

I agree with Ron On Rick of seattle. Look for a carving club in your area the help you get started and learn some techmiques. There is a world of information here on this board also. Many have web sites with free tutorials. The internet is chuck full of information also.

BTW, WELCOME to the Wonderful World of Carving.

[rick-in-seattle]

Bamboo,
What would you like to carve?

[Callynne]

Welcome Bamboo 85, you've come to the best place for carving advice and friendship (I know that from experience!) and found one of the best people to supply you with just what you need to get started, also known from experience! Have fun, be careful, if you don't order the starter kit from Rick then just be sure you buy a carving glove and thumbguard....hmmmm, also learned that one from experience, learned it the hard way! Again, Welcome! Callynne

[kaiserb]

If you have never carved before you might want some kevlar weave gloves. Cuts hurt and blood stains wood...

[Mitchell]

One of the best ways is to find someone in your area that carves. Spend some time with them.

[Donna_T]

Welcome Bamboo,
What they all said....ditto. We're so glad to have you join our little carving family. If you will give us an idea of the specific part of the country you're calling home, we'll try to direct you to a carving club or supplier or classes nearest to you.

You CAN learn to carve by yourself--with just books--but you'll learn much faster and have way more fun if you can find someone to carve with--either a club or another carver.

Til then, stop by here often and read lots of the old postings and you'll learn all kinds of good hints and tips that will help your carving attempts. It's addictive, it's therapeutic, it's frustrating, it's fun, and it's very satisfying.

Donna T

[Mitchell]

Donna mentioned old postings.......this site has a nice feature and will automatically list similar threads for you. Just scroll down....