[Toffeeliz]

I'm Toffeeliz, live in England and have been carving when I can since Easter. My first piece was completely on impulse when I'd finsihed my work early in the 3D workshop (part of my college course) and played around with a scrap of pine. I got really into it, and now have a wierd face sat next to me on the computer desk.
I'm interested in making puppets and figurines, but my next piece is goimng to be a simple relief; I don't think I should attempt anything too complex while just starting. My granddad has been eally surportive and has spent this morning helping me get a workroom together in our outhouse (the size of the spiders we saw in there!). When it's in full working order, you'll see more work from me, until then it'll be the one finsihed piece I have and a whole lot of questions. glad to meet you all!

p.s - are there many female carvers on here?

[Mischief]

Tons of women. Welcome Toffeliz. Click on Members list to see some of the names. As you read through the message board, you will find a whole bunch of swell women on this forum and they are very helpful indeed.
Once again welcome to the forum

[Iowa Carver]

Welcome to the forums! Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

Corey

[tucker1931]

Greetings from Canada and welcome aboard. You'll meet a lot of really swell people on this forum and each and every one of them will give any advice and help needed, all you have to do is ask. To bad your not in Canada, I'm lookin for a new wife.(had the old one for 54 years) think it's time for a change (just kidding). One thing to remeber, keep the knife on the wood and off the fingers, a satey glove is a must.
Cliff

[Toffeeliz]

thanks for the big welcome! I've been on other forums and new member threads like this just get overlooked = jnot the best of impressions, but I already feel at home!

@Mischeif - I have been looking through here and indeed, broken nails doesn't put many girls off at all! I bite mine so it doesn't really matter but I'm happy theres a lot of girls on board!

@Iowa Carver - thanks! I'm looking forward to getting more done; kind of limited for work space at the moment...
@tucker1931 - i'll keep my eyes and ears open for you mate! and a safety glove - something I had overlooked :|

[Doug Ridley]

Welcome from one old geezer in Kentucky.

[OptimusPrime]

Greetings from Pennsyvainia and welcome aboard. I am a some what new member as well, I've only been carving for the 2 or 3 years. Once again welcome aboard.

[kitaye]

Welcome to WCI. Fingernails, what fingernails? I chew mine down to the knuckles most days.

BTW, one of the greatest things about wood carving is you don't have to have a lot of space or tools. A piece of wood and a knife is the only thing required, though I seriously suggest some safety equipment.