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Old 01-13-2009, 03:42 PM
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I haven't started carving yet but want to try. I inherited a nice dremel set, which I have always wanted. I do not have any hand carving things yet so need to know what is best to get started with. I want to do dolls. Do any of you do dolls?
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Old 01-13-2009, 05:23 PM
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Hi Vinette and welcome, Keoma does dolls she can probably help get you started. As far as hand tools go I would get a good knife and a Beginners set of gouges. A lot of folks likes doing business with Rick at Little Shavers, Smokey Mountain Woodcarvers, or Treeline, all good businesses.
Here's a link to Rick's site for a beginners set.
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:17 PM
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I agree with everything mel said, maybe try working in clay a bit too if you're new to sculpture, its a little cheaper than tossing out all of your wooden screw ups.

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Old 01-14-2009, 12:02 AM
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Welcome to the board . lots of help here . you have already got some good advice
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Old 01-14-2009, 12:20 AM
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Welcome to carving! One warning.....it is very addictive!
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Old 01-14-2009, 12:27 PM
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Welcome to WCI. Settle in and enjoy the company. Oh and Keoma makes dolls. Some pretty interesting ones too.
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