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Old 12-09-2009, 04:29 PM
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Question carving hair suggestions

Hi evry one this is my first post im new. Im also a new carver. I need help carving hair any help!
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Check this out.

WWWoodcarver E-zine - Bob Travis - Carving Hair with Harold Enlow

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Old 12-09-2009, 06:10 PM
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Hi There, looks like the Boys have given you some good leads for your question. I'll just say welcome!
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I will tell you how I teach beginners because it was the way I was taught back in 1972. This is not necessarily the way I do it now but it is a basic starting point. With your V tool of choice carve continuous S shapes randomly over lap the S shapes.
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