[Glenda]

This is my first Message Board experience and I'm fairly new to wood carving. I took lessons at an art center last fall then this spring have joined a wood carving club that meets almost every Saturday. I took the class never thinking I would become so fascinated by the art. Now I'm trying to find places to get the right kind of wood and just exactly what kind of tools I need. I have looked at so many online catalogues I've confused myself more than helped. And of course, I've seen so many different patterns that I would like to try my hand at. A major interest of mine is finding how to carve replicas of antique dolls. I havn't found much about it. I have read some threads and think all of you are a treasure trove. I just hope eventually I will be able to be helpful as well.

[wood-whittler]

glenda,

hello and welcome to the board, if you are interested in carving dolls, tom wolfe and his wife did abook on making dolls, tom carved the peices and nancy showed how to make the clothes, hope this helps you out as far as tools call rick at little shavers and he should be able to help you out.

bart

[squbrigg]

Welcome aboard. And welcome to the passion of woodcarving. Hope you find what you are looking for in tools and patterns and skills. Take your time, it's a long and enjoyable road to travel.

Bob

[tnartist05]

::::WELCOME::: Glenda Its sounds really neat about carving some antq dolls. Plus glad to have you here,you will always find people here to help and support you. Enjoy the board & forum.

[GeorgiaCarver]

You are a help already! I speak for others when I say that we get excited every time we get to meet a new carver. It makes me think about why I carve, and challenges me to keep the excitement fresh!

Welcome to the forum. I have not carved dolls but I have done my share of faces. I am certain that the hardest part of the doll will be the face. I would suggest that you get some good quality basswood (Heinecke is a good source http://www.heineckewood.com/). I would buy something like 2"x2" sticks so that I could practice doing faces. Much better to do multiple faces on a cheap stick than on an expensve doll.

I would be sure that I have good sharp knives as well.

Greg

[Just Carving]

For tools, contact Rick at Little Shavers.

For wood, contact Dale at Heinecke.

For dolls, search on "Hitty Dolls" and you'll find a whole bunch of stuff on this forum. Do it on a rainy day, and you'll probably spend most of the day reading.

Good luck!

[Glenda]

Thanks for the welcome!

I had actually found the Little Shavers site and wonderd if the beginners set of tools would be a good start. Of course didn't know who to ask.

I'm one of those people that like to jump right into the big project right away but I guess you're right Greg, it would be smarter to practice a few faces first. Awe, such bitter medicine.

Bart, I can hardly wait to see if I can find the book you talked about. Am heading for Google right now. Thanks to everyone, alot. Glenda

[wood-whittler]

glenda,

if you cant find the book i am talking about it was published by shiffer publishing. rick at little shavers might be able to help you get it also.

bart

[Ashbys]

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[Lynn O. Doughty]

Welcome to the group Glenda. Like the others, I'd suggest giving Rick at Little SHavers a call and ask his advice. You'll get a gazillion different opinions on what to buy and they are probably all valid and valuable ones. However, it's nice to have a place to go that has both the good advice you're after and the correct tools you'll need to get the job done.

WHile I don't sell tools I too offer a few tips to those interested. So I invite you to check out my Blog.