The learning curve

[Soggy]

Simplyme:........yes I have worked with wood ever since I was a kid (a long time ago ), but have never done any serious carving other than with a "jack-knife". I have done some wood turning, and even made my living as a "rough" carpenter for a few years. As I say in my profile I've had lots of hobbies over the years, from leather work, to building muzzleloaders, I guess I've tried most everything.
And yes you are correct that was an attempt at a Will Hayden carving. I had to look it up again just to make sure, 'cause during the last few weeks I've surfed lots of carving sites, and couldn't remember just where I found that one.

[Soggy]

Originally Posted by hruukki

Also you seem to design your own stuff from the very start.



Henri

Red Face............Sorry I didn't notice this when I first read your reply. I can't take any credit for the design of my little carving. It was done using a free pattern that Will Hayden has on his web site. It's called "Hon, get me a beer". I've got a long way to go before I start designing anything
Wayne

[sccarnes]

soggy,
great job for the ST , like Ron t said you are starting up the curve a little far for me too,
i feel you pain , it can be frustrating at times but in the end , what a feeling,
you would think after raising 4 girls i would have patient of Job, but the wood does more or less what you tell it to do.
this is the greatest site on the web as far as i am concerned, great people and lots of help.
good job.
SAM

[Soggy]

Happy.......Well here he is ;all dressed up and nowhere to go ........... Just finished giving him a couple of coats of acrylic tole paint.
Should I now apply a coat of varnish or some similar finish or just leave it as is??

[squbrigg]

The more you carve, the better you will get. It does take practice and thankfully, practicing is the best part of the journey. You sometimes really surprise yourself as to what you manage to carve. Wood to carve, doesn't need to be expensive , I carved what ever I can get my hands on at first and learned all the properties of the different woods, and little by little, learned about some woods to stay away from. Some are a joy to carve, some are more of a challenge. Have fun with it.

Bob