The following techniques will add life to your carvings. This discussion pertains to carving long flowing hair that might be found on a mountain man, or on a woman, but it will work equally well on short hair and/or beards and mustaches, such as on Santas and wood spirits. A V-tool is often the toolContinue reading “Carving Hair”
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Fitting a Baseball Hat on a Head
Fitting a Baseball Hat on a Head I posted this tutorial in a previous blog on Sept. 4, 2021 but it’s a topic that many carvers struggle with. So at the recent request of one of my readers I am revisiting the topic again this week. The picture tutorial shown below demonstrates one method ofContinue reading “Fitting a Baseball Hat on a Head”
Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1
Last week we had an enlightening discussion on the difference in the oils used to treat basswood before painting. I explained the difference in the properties of six oils: Walnut Oil, Mineral Oil, Tried & True, Tung Oil, Danish Oil and Linseed Oil. This week I want to provide more in depth information on thoseContinue reading “Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1”
Wood Chip Chatter 