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Old 01-17-2011, 11:04 AM
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Default My first "decent" carving
My profile picture is my first "official" carving not having a rough out or plan to start. I got the idea from whittler0507 on youtube he is an awesome teacher. I am working on 2 more wizards now. Then I am going to try the cloaked santa.

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Old 01-17-2011, 11:13 AM
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Looks Great to me, sounds like you have the bug so keep them coming.
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:15 AM
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BTW i have finally figured out how to v-cut the eyes
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:31 PM
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Here is a better pic
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:32 PM
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Nice job, Rick
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Old 01-17-2011, 12:45 PM
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It feels good when something finally "clicks" and makes sense, like getting your eyes cut right. Keep practicing and you will have more and more of those "clicks" and your carving will both improve, and be more fun as well.
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I like your wizard too R.R.

I also carved mine using Gene Messer's video tutorial. He is a good teacher isn't he?
I like his choices of projects too. They keep me interested.
I am working on his Bear from a block of wood now. It is a fun one also. Give it a try.
I already did the axe too. It is a good one if you want to carve something quick and rewarding.

Keep up the good work and keep posting up pictures too.
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Old 01-17-2011, 09:17 PM
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Good job, Rick! I like the little fella. You've been bitten by the bug now, so it's gung ho all the way.....keep carving, and the more you carve, the more you won't want to put your knife down. Bonnie
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Rick .. your on your way .. keep up the good work my friend and nice job
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Old 01-17-2011, 10:12 PM
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Thanks everyone. I need all the encouragement I can get. I will be posting pis of my Grandmother's work as soon as i get some good pics.
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