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11-04-2005, 08:53 PM
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 smooth carving Hello, How do you make your carvings smooth? I am finishing a santa,but I can't seem to make the wood smooth it always turns out choppy.Is it easier with a knife or gouges? What kind of technique do you us when using a knife vs a gouge? Bill
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11-06-2005, 02:11 PM
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 Re: smooth carving Sanding or Steel wool(0000)!
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11-06-2005, 02:26 PM
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| Re: smooth carving You have to start with a sharp tool. When cutting into the grain somthing that makes choppy spots is when you cut down into the grain and turn the knife to exit up. You are essentially carving against the grain for 1/2 of your cut. See the illustrations on this page: http://www.thesculpturestudio.com/carving_wood.htm
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11-06-2005, 03:24 PM
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| Re: smooth carving It is called a "carving" not a "sanding".....(grin).....it's OK to be a bit irregular and slightly rough. Use a scotchbrite wheel to defuz it. Or a stiff bristle tooth brush works too. I have seen many totally sanded carvings that looked like plastic once they were painted. That is not usually the effect you want.
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11-06-2005, 08:42 PM
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| Re: smooth carving Cutting down into the wood,I got out my knife and that is exactly what I am doing!I suppose I need to learn how to shave the wood without cutting down into it.I also like the idea that a carving can be a little irregular.With that said I need to get back to my Santa. Bill
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