With this post we will rough out the head. We're going to take our time on this one as we want a positive result. Old Reliable is my "Main Man" here as that sharp and thin blade can really remove the wood cleanly which is just what I want. A carvers main goal when removing wood is to get the chip off without having to go back a second time. The more you have to go back the more roughed up your carving becomes and multiple cuts in the same areas really weakens the wood.-
So take your time and have some fun.
I sure thank you Lynn for this step by step. I do appreciate this…..Myron
ReplyDeleteLynn,
ReplyDeleteI know this has taken some time to do but I think this is your best one showing the steps!
Thank you!!!!!
Deb
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteAnother great step-by-step with wonderful photos. All you extra work is very much appreciated.
Ron
thanks lynn from John Alaska
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteLooking at photo 4 of 30, what is the width of the head at the widest point? I started with a 2x2 block and mine looks just a bit wider than your's at this step.
Ron
Ron. Yes....I took a slice off the side to narrow the block down. Keep that piece as it makes a great pattern for future carvings.
ReplyDeleteGee Lynn what size was this little "slice", I just cut my head out of a 2" by 2" block! What about the hat sizes?
ReplyDeleteDeb
I just cut a 3" head how much ( ") wise do I take off? Thanks you Mary Anne
ReplyDeleteMary Anne. About 1/2" should do it.
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