[quote author=carvin_fool link=board=Beginner;num=1065148127;start=0#5 date=10/23/03 at 01:26:10]Â*i started with a book by rick butz.[/quote]
You too? Well it is a great book.

Carve any wood you want or have. Do a few carvings like that, then get a piece of basswood. You will think you died and went to heaven. But found wood is still cheaper.

I started with a piece of Red Cedar. Â*Actually turned out nice. Â*I'm told some folk are alergic to it so if you are the alergic type might be well to give this one a bye. Â*Smells so nice though. Â*Sharp tools are the best saftey device. Â*Be safe wear a good carving or fish scaling glove or you'll never get to be a hand model! Â*You can pick up a fish scaling glove at Wal-Mart or K-mart or buy a purpose designed glove from one of the carving equipment suppliers. Â*Nothing will dampen your enthusiasum for this hobby quiker than [glow=red,2,300]stitches[/glow]

[fieldman]

good morning;
There is numerous books and tapes on the market about carving but they all cost too much, would you know a place wher I can find used books, tapes?
Thanks...

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

You can buy new or used at amazon.com...also you can do a google search...seems like there is one called halfprice or half .com or something to that effect!

[BillinO]

I have had good luck in finding books and patterns at my local library. Some were older but have good basic methods of carving. Also if there is a carving club in your area, check it out. Most have a members library. Hope this helps.

bill in Omaha

[fieldman]

Hi...thanks for the tips...I went to our local library and found one book that show me how to start carving...and also found some interesting magazines...chips chats..