Stop Cuts

#11 08-09-2003, 06:16 PM

Yup...I see what you're saying, Rick. The slanted cut (in either direction, really) will give a cleaner look.

Funny, but I didn't learn the undercutting thing through a painter - I learned it from a carver who doesn't paint his carvings, and wanted to show me how to achieve more depth/shadowing without having to paint.

LOL...I guess there's always more than one way to 'skin a cat', eh?

Thanks for starting this little series of instruction, Rick....it helps all of us. Keep it up, PLEASE!

Teri

#12 08-10-2003, 02:46 PM

You know, I just re-read through some of these 'lesson' posts from Rick. I hope you don't think my questions/comments are meant to to undermine what it is you're trying to get across, Rick - I'm really not. I know I can come off that way.

I'm really just adding my less-than-2-cents to try to get some good discussion going on each of these issues. One blessing this board has provided is that each of us can learn from others - no matter what skill level - especially through some thought-provoking discourse.

I'm still learning day by day....as I suppose we all are. These mini-lessons of yours are very helpful and I hope you keep them coming!

Humble Hugs,

Teri

#13 08-11-2003, 03:34 AM

Teri,
I enjoy your playing 'devil's advocate'.
It gives me someone to argue a point with.

Of course, I am always right. Â*:

#14 08-11-2003, 07:09 AM

LOL....thanks, Rick. I've been told more than once that there's a hint of 'devil' in me....advocate or not :-)

Teri

AlArchie · #15 08-11-2003, 07:27 AM

Hey, Rick, if you're alwys right, you must be the only one left.........I don't understand!

Al

#16 08-11-2003, 11:38 AM

Hmmmm, Al....I think if Rick is always right, then the REST of us are left! :-)

Teri

AlArchie · #17 08-11-2003, 11:46 AM

Ratz.......now I'm confused, too!

Al

#18 08-11-2003, 12:16 PM

Yes but if we are left, who left us? and will they be back?? ; )

#19 08-11-2003, 01:11 PM

I just found this site and great tips. Just a quick comment on Rick's undercut. If your doing detail work early on, the slant as he describes will retain the strength of the wood surface. In other words, if your a bit heavy handed like I am, I make the final undercuts after all major carving is finished. I am less likely to ruin a detailed edge that way. Probably obvious to all, but I recall when I started carving that I was slow to catch on to that.

#20 08-11-2003, 09:55 PM

They will be back, Dave...they always come back for us :-)

Great point, George.

Teri