Hello from Michigan Inspiring Carver

[CherryWoodPoet]

Hi, everyone. I live 45 minutes north of Grand Rapids and 20 minutes north east of the muskegon river.

My name is Anna and I just started to learn carving. I went on a hike with my sons a few days ago and decided to carve a walking stick. I just learned how to sharpen my swiss army knife and am venturing from there.

I look forward to learning and attempting more in carving.

~Anna

[Ron T]

Hi again Anna,

I'm glad to see that you're going to try a stick. When I first started, all I did was debark and sand them. I thought then that was so cool. Then, a friend of my wife's went camping with us and picked up one of my sticks and a knife and started to carve, well actually cut, into the stick. She made some designs which I thought was nice. She asked me to try and I said I didn't know how. Really, when someone says that, all that means is they don't have an image in mind. I mean I could have just carved my name in it, right?

Anyway, when you're done with your first stick you'll enjoy yours more.

Good luck.

[Bartster]

anna,


hello and welcome to the board, this is a great place to learn,and meet some good folks, get ready for a fun hobby.when the bug hits you it will all be over then you will be hooked.


bart

[squbrigg]

Welcome aboard Anna. Carving walking sticks and canes can become addictive, there is just no end to the possibilities for decorating them. Have fun with them and hope you enjoy the message board.

Bob

[Iowa Carver]

Welcome to WCI. Lots of stick and cane carvers here to help you out.

Corey

[Mottles]

Hello Anna, welcome did you see we have a Walking Stick/Cane Carving Forum on this site? If you haven't go take a look and if you need help or encouragement just ask.
Kathy