Mtn. Man Mask(Thread#8)

Mark Gargac · #1 03-25-2006, 12:16 AM

Pic.#1 I am taking a #9/20mm gouge and starting to shape the hat a little more, i'm thinking s and c shapes in a radom type of a pattern so to speak the right side has been cut in and I am working on the left side. Pic.#2 using a 9/13mm gouge take the previous cuts that was made with the 9/20mm and cut a little deeper adding some more texture,more on the hat latter. Pic#3 I am using a #5/70mm gouge along with a mallet and knocking that corner off ,do the same to the other side. Pic.#5 using a #7/25mm start cutting in at shoulders at a downward angle towards the chest ,at this point you are working directily on the side of the carving and towards the back as you get closer to the chest,I hope that makes sense.

Ron Davidson · #2 03-25-2006, 10:45 AM

Mark I think you should make up a project book for this. I would be willing to buy a set of instructions like this.

Blake Lunsford · #3 03-25-2006, 09:03 PM

I agree with Ron! Great tutorial Mark! Definitely something that would sale great if you were interested.....Thanks again!
Blake

wood-whittler · #4 03-26-2006, 01:38 PM

marc,

i agree also great detail in your instruction. it would be great to have it in the old black and white.

bart

Mottles · #5 03-26-2006, 02:18 PM

Mark I'm really enjoying your instructional tutorial also. Thank you for taking the time to do it. I think your work is really first class and the mountain man is looking really nice. As a beginning carver I can really appreciate your clear concise directions.
Kathy

Mark Gargac · #6 04-02-2006, 09:54 PM

Thanks, everybody for your replys. I have been very busy the past week working on a special project, I'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. I plan on posting thread #9 this WED. night on beginning carving the eyes.