Potato Carving

[caseman03]

I have been trying to find a project to do with some kids in the neighborhood, and I thought about potato carving. The problem is I have no idea how to do it, so if anybody has an idea please let me know. Thank you in advance for your time.

Casey

[Curtscarving]

Just try a couple of simple nomes. Pointed hat notch in some ears cut back cheeks to make nose simple lips may be pointed chin. Just play with it.
Curt

[Robert Cahill]

On the top of this page under search enter carving yams. there is some picture and info that hopefully will be helpful

[uvawyo]

Yams are really fun, and for kids too,
You can use a paring knife and make the carving sit it aside for a few days and i shrinks and wrinkles and pretty characatures become homely
have a great time

[vacation212]

You can try soap unless you are stuck on potatoe.

[Donna_T]

I've done quite a bit of soap carving with kids and I find yam carving is much easier. With soap, you kinda chip and scrape because it chunks off, but you can actually carve the tater with a paring knife and a gouge. A paring knife and a small melon baller or a slightly sharpened baby food spoon (picked up at a flee market) are some basic tools if you don't want them using your carving tools.Spirit-looking carving (face,hat, beard) are neat applications, although just about anything you can carve in wood, can be done in a yam. If you use your carving tools, be sure to clean them thoroughly after the project.
Donna T

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I like both yams and taters mashed

[SinsinnatiKid37]

Doesn't the tater rot after awhile? How do you prevent it from rotting?