[jimmymcardle]

Hello to all:
I did some carving around 10 years ago; carved two ducks and finished with a stain. I am now just getting back into carving again. I consider myself a NEWBE. I am presently trying to carve ducks again and could probably use all of the help I can get. I live in Northwesten NJ (Warren County) and would be interested in joining a club but I can't locate any. I have lost all of the names of the supply houses I had used in the past. My equipment includes a Fordom, Optima 1 & Optima 2 along with a Dremel. I have 2 knives & some gouges I have no idea how to use. I would like to learn how to do the staining again but do not know where to go for advice.
Have ambition, willing to learn. PLEASE ADVISE

jm

[kitaye]

There is a club search function in the left hand frame. Here is the list of Wood Carving clubs from New Jersy Wood Carving Illustrated - How To Magazine for Carvers

Welcome and good luck finding a club. Show us some of your carvings when you get a chance.

[vacation212]

Welcome to WCI hope you find what your looking for.

[Ron T]

Hi Jimmy,

Hello and welcome to you. It's nice that you're getting back to carving and I'll be willing to bet once you start, you'll find you haven't forgotten that much.

[Mottles]

Hi jimmy, and welcome as for staining take a look at the Painting and Finishing forum on this site. Looks of good tips and information.
Kathy

[torpidhummer]

Welcome aboard,you will find allof the anwsers to any question related to carving on the site. There are a great amount of great carvers on this site,
all willing to help.
Oscar

[jimmymcardle]

Kathy:
Many thanks for your response. Now I just have to find the Painting & Finishing section.
Again, Many Thanks
Jim (New Guy)

[Claude]

It's one level higher in the forum. Look at the left side of the frame. About half way down, under Carving Community is Message Board. Click that. What shows up is a list of all the different boards. You can then select the one you think is most appropriate for question at the time.

Claude

[Tom-]

This is a wonderful site for information. It's why I am now a member.I've been carving now for about four or five year's doing different things and enjoying it. Keep the knives sharp and the work will be easier.