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~TastyOne:iconTastyOne: Mar 19, 2008, 5:05:08 PM
I want to start doing wood carving using hand tools and was wondering if someone could recommend a good brand of tools to get, which ones are used most often and if possible, some tutorials on how to get started. I've seen some amazingly lifelike pieces, both on and off dA and was wondering how they are made.

Thanks!

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*Osa-Art-Farm:iconOsa-Art-Farm: Mar 19, 2008, 10:44:57 PM
Can't help you. Most carvers I know are using dremel type tools now. Some hand carvers make their own best tools.

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~TastyOne:iconTastyOne: Mar 20, 2008, 6:33:09 AM
:shakefist: damn them and their power!

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*Osa-Art-Farm:iconOsa-Art-Farm: Mar 20, 2008, 7:22:38 AM
lololol It just has opened up so many doors for carvers to be more creative. All of them still call their works 'handcarved' and sell them for very good money, btw.
What are you wanting to carve exactly? can ask someone I know.

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~TastyOne:iconTastyOne: Mar 20, 2008, 9:14:29 AM
I'm wanting to carve animals out of branches that have fallen. I'll probably start using lumber, and what ever wood people recommend. Then when i get comfortable, start using more natural sources.

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*Osa-Art-Farm:iconOsa-Art-Farm: Mar 27, 2008, 9:56:55 AM
My wood carving friends all agreee that you should start with a pocket knife and a basic exact-o type craft knife set. Learning to sharpen your tools is essential (they will get dull fast).

Why 'wood' (hahaha) you want to start with lumber? I would start with the material you are really going to use becasue it is free (an no environmental impact as with processed lumber). Just go foraging. Start small and work your way up.

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~TastyOne:iconTastyOne: Mar 27, 2008, 4:25:14 PM
i thought learning on lumbar would be the most convenient, then once you learn what you're doing, you can start on tree limbs. I have a pocket knife and exact-o knife....maybe I'll find some wood and get started....

I also worked in a restaurant for several years. I learned how to sharpen my own knifes there.

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~onlyamonkeymore:icononlyamonkeymore: Mar 29, 2008, 1:39:27 AM
The best brand that you can buy is Pfeil, about 20 euros each one. With 4 or 5 you can begin.
A web in spanish with an interesting tutorial: [link]
Do you understand spanish? My english is very poor but if you have more questions i try to help you.
*Osa-Art-Farm:iconOsa-Art-Farm: Mar 29, 2008, 9:17:36 AM
Not having much experience, I can't say for sure, but I don't think the two behave quite the same way when carving. I should think it best to learn on natural wood so you don't have to unlearn what works in cut lumber.
I wish my husband could sharpen a knife properly. grrrr

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~TastyOne:iconTastyOne: Mar 30, 2008, 4:36:39 PM
Wow! Those are expensive...maybe one day I'll get those, but right now they are way out of budget.

I don't understand spanish at all, but I had that website translated and I'm looking at it now. Thanks so much!

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