My first attempt at golf ball carving

[TexasSteve]

Ok, I Know something about his face does not look right. Need your thoughts. First time carving a golf ball, trying to make my Dad an ornament. Any tips are appreciated.

Thanks
Steve

[TexasSteve]

7 views and no one wants to be the bad guy and help me figure out what is wrong with his face? You won't hurt my feelings I promise.

[sappy]

I've yet to try a golf ball so I have no idea how hard they may be to carve. I think your Santa looks really nice, more so from a side view then face on. I can't tell if one eye is closed or not painted but other than that I think it looks pretty dang good for a first time golf ball carving!

[Robert Cahill]

Carving A Simple Face On A Golf Ball ..A Beginners Tutorial

Here's a pretty good tutorial that should help out.

[cut up]

Steve,
Here are my thoughts, just remember they are worth what you paid to get them. LOL!
One eye needs more definition, I'm like Sappy, I can't tell if he is winking or has one eye that needs more attention.
The mouth would be a little more obvious if you cut the beard just below his lower lip, maybe opened his mouth.
If you under cut his beard behind his chin to the edge of the golf ball cover, it'll give his face a little more definition.
I hope this doesn't sound mean, but it sounds like you are wanting some advise.
You have a great start on golfball carving and the youtube will help, too.
I've cut several golfballs since I've watch Gene's video, and have had a lot of fun with them.
Enjoy,
Michael

[TexasSteve]

Not mean at all, I asked for it so i was expecting advice. All i did for the eyes was cut a deep hole in both, i think i must have painted over the one eye, because you are right it looks closed. I didn't even add a mouth, so that does need more definition LOL. I like the idea to undercut the beard, I couldn't figure that out last night. So i painted it black all the way around to try and make it stick out.

Good advice all, thank you. I am going to try another one today.

Steve

[golfballcarver]

Steve,
Nice first try. if you are having problems figuring out the eyes you can always Raise the nose a little to make it look like the hat is pulled down over the eyes. I have a few santas golfballs.I'll put one on for you to see or check out my website

[cut up]

I use a little different way to make the eyes from what golfballcarver does. Not that it is better, it just what works for me. I make a "V" cut from the nose to the temple and stab the knife just a little where I want the pupil.
Also, I've found out that sometimes I have to draw the knife, like I'm cutting a steak, in order to get a clean cut.
This isn't a good picture, but I think you might be able to see what I mean about the eyes.
Have fun with it.
Michael

[Big Barn]

I think the carving is just fine. For me, it's the black outline that just doesn't seem to fit. Maybe Gold, Silver or Green instead? But again, the carving is just fine & yes, the one eye needs a little paint too.

[frankpsmith]

a good thing about faces is that you can keep going deeper making corrections if you feel you need to,you are very talented if this is your first golf ball carving.