Mtn. Man Mask (Thread #14, eyes)

[Mark Gargac]

Pic #1) Stop cuts made for bottom part of eyes.

Pic #2) knife I use for the next series of cuts. These knifes are also excellent for eyes on very small carvings where you are just using the very tip of the knife. And the best part about them is they never need sharpening.

Pic #3)Slide the knife in and cut down from the top to the stop cut made in the bottom eyelid. Maintain the roundness. Two cuts like this on each eye should do it. *When you are working in such small areas like this the fewer passes with the knife/gouge is best to keep it from getting to messy.

Pic #4) I have drawn in where the bags of the eyes will be.

Pic #05 The line you see outlining the bag under the eye is actually a stop cut I made with a #7/10mm palm gouge the same I am using in this picture for the removal cut. The stop cut was made in a succession of cuts with the gouge.

[squbrigg]

Great job Mark. Been following right along and learning. Thanks for the effort.

Bob

[Old_Gord]

Wow, log on today and three more segments, way to go Mark, much appreciayed.

Cheers.

OG

[Mottles]

Cheers Hi Mark, me too! I've been following right along and learning as I go. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial.
Kathy

[Irishman]

Thanks for sharing your tips Mark. I pick up something new each time you post a tutorial.
Patrick

[slivers&dust]

Same here, I just carved my way to this thread (14) yesterday. I really got a lot off the sections on the way you do eyes.

Thank you for a great series of tutorials.

[Mottles]

Originally Posted by slivers&dust

Same here, I just carved my way to this thread (14) yesterday. I really got a lot off the sections on the way you do eyes.

Thank you for a great series of tutorials.

Tony, good for you actually carving right along with Mark. Boy it sure looks good to me, course your work is great anyway! That is quite an impressive holding device you have for your carving. Did you make it yourself--it looks like it would be a very helpful assistance in holding your work. If you did make it would you mind sharing how you made it? If not custom made then where one might purchase such a device?
Again I really like your progress on Mark's tutorial on the Mountain Man Mask. Also, what is the title of the reference book shown in your image?
Kathy

[slivers&dust]

Thanks Kathy on both accounts
I did make the stand and carvers arm. For more info click on the link under my signature.

[Mottles]

Originally Posted by slivers&dust

Thanks Kathy on both accounts
I did make the stand and carvers arm. For more info click on the link under my signature.

Thanks Tony, I sent you an email. Your work is fantastic and those kites are beautiful.
Kathy

[Mottles]

Thumbs Up Mark, CONGRATULATIONS on your carving article/step by step article in Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine--it's terrific and I will give it a try for sure.
Kathy