hoochiepapa
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First attempt at carving without copying. :idunno:
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First attempt at carving without copying. :idunno:
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Looks pretty good for a first try.
ApprenticeBuilder
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I like it :applause:
CaptainKirk
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Nice! What type of tools did you use for the carving?
rich pierce
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Looks great for the first try. I wish mine was that nice.
It looks a little tall and could use some shading, contouring. Check out Allen Martin's site to see what I mean- carving does not have to be high to give the sense of depth.
Mike, that cheekpiece is also very bold. Maybe sticking out more than 1/2" at the ledge? That's a lot. Now's the time to make sure everything is as you want it. Workmanship looks outstanding.
It looks a little tall and could use some shading, contouring. Check out Allen Martin's site to see what I mean- carving does not have to be high to give the sense of depth.
Mike, that cheekpiece is also very bold. Maybe sticking out more than 1/2" at the ledge? That's a lot. Now's the time to make sure everything is as you want it. Workmanship looks outstanding.
hoochiepapa
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I buy my carving tools from woodcraft, they are palm chisels and made in Switzerland.
hoochiepapa
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I posted another pic titled "wrist" and it shows the wrist and part of the tang.
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Looks good Mike. Nice sweeping curves. :thumbsup:
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nice looking work!
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Very Nice I like it :thumbsup:
hoochiepapa
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Thank you everyone for the kudos. It's very hard for me. I draw and erase so many times that I have masny pencils with no eraser.
