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Old 02-09-2010, 07:46 PM
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Red face songbird with a knife
Hello all!
I would like to try my hand at carving a songbird with knife and gouges...no power
Does anyone have or know of a good tutorial?
I have some books but they are all power carved.
I know someone has just what I am looking for

Thanks in advance
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:52 PM
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I just started a few birds from Songbird Carving by R.L. Daisey. Although she does list some power carving as short cuts, I stick to the knife alone and seem to be doing fine..
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:06 PM
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Thank you... I have that very book on the way. The description did not indicate whether it was knife, power carving or both.

I'm excited to get started

Roy
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:48 AM
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Hi Roy,

There's a series of step by step instructionals by a man named Erwin Flewelling available through MDI Woodcarving Supplies. He writes for the carver using knife or power tools. You can find them on-line.

I've done several of his books and use knives for the initial stages and a dremel to smooth and texture for a finish. Then burn in feather detail.

Mark
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Old 02-10-2010, 09:57 AM
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Carvers are great people! Thanks Mark!!
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Old 02-10-2010, 12:57 PM
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Hey Roy, that's what's so great about this forum!

You're most welcome!!!

Mark
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