I say YES to Study Sticks

[Merle Rice]

I went a little over board on buying Study Sticks, 5. Nose, Eyes,and Mouth. Santas Helper Face and a Wood Spirit Face. There is a World of difference between the sticks and a picture. You get a better perspective view with the sticks. Depth of cuts and angles that you can relate to your project. I surprised myself on my first try, for the better. In my mind the sticks are worth the expense,you will always have them and can relate back to them for reference.
Merle
I will send a photo if I can figure out how to do it .

[EdO]

I don't know what to say, other than, I agree! In fact, I need to order another one.

[Tom-H]

Merle, You know what's better than studying a study stick??? Making your own. Try taking the study stick of choice and carving one just like it. Start out with the first step, and crave each step. Great way to practice. Tom H

[EdO]

Originally Posted by Tom H

Merle, You know what's better than studying a study stick??? Making your own. Try taking the study stick of choice and carving one just like it. Start out with the first step, and crave each step. Great way to practice. Tom H

That's exactly what you're supposed to do with them. Copy them. Over and over and over and over. Then when you get to feeling brave modify them a bit.

[workinforwood]

I never heard of a study stick, of course I'm still wondering what a fish tail is. I'll be checking back to see if you get a picture posted.

[EdO]

Here's a few

http://www.littleshavers.com/StudyGuides.html

[EdO]

Hmmmmm. Tried to post a link to some, but didn't appear to work. Let's try it this way. Rick I stole your pictures. BTW thanks for the call.

[Tom-H]

EdO, You are absolutely correct. The connection between my mind and fingers when typing the post must have got disconnected. The message that I was tryin to get at was that the best way to improve your carving technique and skill is to make your own study sticks. Tom H

[Mark Gargac]

Originally Posted by workinforwood

I never heard of a study stick, of course I'm still wondering what a fish tail is. I'll be checking back to see if you get a picture posted.

Jeff, A fishtail, is the shape of a carving gouge, shaped like a fish tail.

[Merle Rice]

Edo, Those are the ones I got. They are nice.
Merle