Carving A Simple Face On A Golf Ball ..A Beginners Tutorial

[Gear Dog]

Great tut, I started one while on the phone with tech support at work. When I came across the post I new I had a golf ball somewhere on my desk. Found it and pulled put a box cutter and started working my way around the ball. After about 15-20 minutes I had the cover off and started carving. I got as far as the nose before quitting time. This is my third attempt at carving and this one is different but fun because I have plenty of golf balls to practice on.

Thanks for taking the time to post pictures.

[chopper6322]

wow thanks so much, this was my first attempt at a face and the tutorial was great, i don't think i'll ever have to buy another christmas present again. it's nice to see you experienced carvers are looking out for us newbies. thanks again

[dymo]

Thank you for the information how to carve a golf ball. i have tried it,and the way i hold the golf ball is with a suction cup you can get in any golf store, that i use to get the ball out of the putting hole.

[tomrsey]

Nice job Gene. Thanks!!

[A_Swope]

If you do not own a dremel you could use a hack saw and put the golfball in a vise a use the saw to cut around the ball

[A_Swope]

Thanks Gene, it was easy and fun, I just finished mine minutes ago.

[Ripton]

flat plane golf ball, now that's cool. thanks. When I clear my work bench of a few WIPs I must try this.

[carver33]

Gene,

Great job on the tutorial. You are a credit to the carving community with your willingness to help and take the time to provide all of the wonderful tutorials. Keep up the good work.

[draft51@aol.com]

Thanks so much for another great tutorial. I really like the golf balls, but I have a hard enough time just carving a good piece of wood. I might try it, and let you know how it went. fred k

[Rook]

I've used an old golf ball for a file handle but never thought of carving a face on one. Looks like I too shall need to take a visit to the local golf course too.

Of the projects I've started and screwed up beyond repair, a face seems to give me more troubles by far. Lots of things to get right. I'd never thought of using a golf ball for practice!

Thanks for the tute!