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[One Thumb Carver]

Started is April 2011 Need to additional learning carving and Painting (steady hand)
Self Tought anything to help?

[Bob K.]

Bill, those carvings look pretty good. Looks like you are well on your way. Before I can really give you some advice, however, I need to know a couple of things like...what kind of tools and wood are you using, and what subjects and projects would like to carver. back and I am happy to help you out!

[One Thumb Carver]

Bob I am new I would like carving wood spitits and santa because of the grand kids However I really like Relief so does my wife I will be carving another Flower soon. I am 65 I enjoy the chalange of carving and making fire place starter wood LOL Tools Flexcut Knife and a Mike Shiply detail knife some Flexcut V's and Gouge.
Bob thanks leaving a message Bill

[Bob K.]

Sounds to me like you are pretty well on your way, Bill. The only thing I can add right now is that if you feel the need add a few more of the FlexCut palm gouges to your list of tools. I too carve with the same tools you use and find them excellent to work with. Also I would start using basswood as your carving medium for your relief work. Its easy to carve, doesn't dull your tools too much, hold detail very well and can be finished in just about every way imaginable. Cottonwood bark is superior for carving wood spirits. It too is easy to carve, hold detail very well and finishes beautifully.

[One Thumb Carver]

Bob thank you for taking your time to respond I going to add to my FlexCut palm gouges. Hopefully the next carvings will not be so dark and the eye's will have improved Bill
P.S. Also improve on camera work!

[morganwoodcarver]

If you have the time and the wood.....Practice alot, carve several noses, eyes, mouths, etc. Each one that you carve try to improve on the next one. Dont be afraid to make deep cuts and try new things. You will find that your carvings will get better and better. The carvings that you posted for us look good for starting out. Dont get discouraged if a piece goes bad, carve it again and you will get it right. Just my thoughts...

[Sharon of the Dell]

You are doing great! Just keep practicing. Maybe get a carving book and keep being on the forum here.

[One Thumb Carver]

Originally Posted by morganwoodcarver

If you have the time and the wood.....Practice alot, carve several noses, eyes, mouths, etc. Each one that you carve try to improve on the next one. Dont be afraid to make deep cuts and try new things. You will find that your carvings will get better and better. The carvings that you posted for us look good for starting out. Dont get discouraged if a piece goes bad, carve it again and you will get it right. Just my thoughts...

morganwoodcarver Thank you for giving a honest opinion I'm doing more carving the next time they will not be so dark Have a great week

[One Thumb Carver]

Originally Posted by Sharon of the Dell

You are doing great! Just keep practicing. Maybe get a carving book and keep being on the forum here.

Sharon of the Dell I'm staying on the forum I have book and a vedeo The next time my carvings will not be so dark. I appreciate good feed back I do not have thin skin LOL Have a great week

[One Thumb Carver]

I would like thanking all those who took there time to express there views on the carvings Again thaks