As Norm always says...."Before we start, let's take a moment and talk about shop safety!" This valid advice applies to woodcarving too so make sure your tools are sharp and you have a carving glove on along with a thumb protector. In the accompanying photos you'll see that I'm suited up. It's the only way to carve!
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As you can see by in the photo you will need a basswood block 3-1/2" by 4" and at least 2" thick. Lay the head out with the grain running up and down. While the one block looks a little larger....it's not! It's just thicker. I will cut out two different blanks to show you a little trick to give a future project a little more interest. You will also note that on that thicker block I've moved the ears just a bit. This will make this horse just a little different than the other. No fun in carving the same thing over and over.
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I've included a few reference photos of our horses that I will refer to as we go along. There will be lots of comments along with the photos so let's get started.
Hi Lynn...another great addition to your blog. Your works are an inspiration. Thanks for the time and effort.
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Hey Lynn this is great, I'm going to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Deb
Lynn, your 2" thick in some of these front view picture doesn't look like my 2", unless your hand is really really big, what gives? An illusion?
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