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Old 10-05-2008, 03:56 PM
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My attempt at "carving a simple small figure from a block of wood (a beginners tutorial) by Gene Messer. Thoughts or comments are welcome.
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Old 10-05-2008, 03:59 PM
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You have a great start,just keep going,it will get easier the more you do.
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That's a good start but you need to take him out of the square, he has to many flat sides.
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Hey Troutbum, nice start. I agree w' Carl, the edges need just a little rounding.

What kind of wood is it?

When are you coming to So. Cal?
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Nice start, just don't rush and take your time. Don't be a scared to round a little more. My first carving looked like a square with a pointed head. Wife has it stashed in the storage shed or else I would share it.
The biggest problem I noticed was the flat head.
But other than that nice first figure carving
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Old 10-05-2008, 04:53 PM
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Hey Troutbum, nice start. I agree w' Carl, the edges need just a little rounding.

What kind of wood is it?

When are you coming to So. Cal?
It's basswood with a linseed oil finish. I agree with the rounding. The better half starts work the 20th of this month ( Irvine), and the kids and I will follow as soon as we find a house.
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Mel, ya I ran out of room on the head, maybe I should call hime Frank. LOL
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Good start, Trout Bum!
Since he has a flat head, carve him a hat.

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Old 10-05-2008, 06:52 PM
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Troutbum Thats a great idea! BTW your the 1st Troutbum, I need to figure out how to change my screen name.

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You are on your way! It looks like you have gotten some good advice about the rounding. And I think the hat is a great idea.

Be sure to save this one because you will be surprised how much you will improve in the next few months. Keep up the good work.
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