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Well finally I got something to show anyway,,, Between getting my daughter ready to go back to school and helping Randy with all his new toys and projects (lathe, twin seater bench (will share soon)).. I have been sneaking in a few minutes here and there to learn how to chip carve… I love love love it..
This is practice lines I have made and there are lots of errors on here but for my first time I really enjoyed learning and hope that I can hone my skill and be able to share something more later but for the time being this is my work..
I just finished putting a quick coat of stain on just so I can see what it will look like so the stain work was just a hurried job so I can tell better where I need to concentrate…
So I thought I would catch up and show you all I do more than just sit here on the computer teehee. I love coming here to see everyones beautiful work… Oh if only I had more time so much to do and so little time..
Well thanks for looking and definatly I can use any tips and experiences anyone wants to share…
Thanks for sharing your projects as I really enjoy looking..
Cheryl
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Bob Babcock
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posted 830 days ago
Looks like good practice. Hehe…I think I’d chip carve a frame around it and call it art. It has a nice look and will be a great reminder of where you started in years to come.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
Sawdust2
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posted 830 days ago
Putting stain on for “training” is probably a great idea.
The folks I know who do chip carving generally do not stain that which they chip (carve?) They may stain an accent line or an edge but the little chippers are left alone.
I think the reason they don’t is that the stain would show the little mistakes .Hee Hee.
Keep up the good work.
What’s up with the lather lessons?
-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.
pat sherman
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posted 830 days ago
nice. chip carving is fun. and easy to carry around with you. good luck.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 830 days ago
Lather lessons,X?? Is she learning to be a barber? LOL!! Good start, Cheryl. Like Bob said, keep it safe to look back on to see how far you’ve come. I can carve leather but on wood I’m a clutz. Keep on keepin’ on!
-- Thos. Angle
MsDebbieP
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posted 830 days ago
well done!!
the top line in the second pix—well done, I found/find that half of my little centre pieces get chipped out when I try that.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
yakerjax
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posted 830 days ago
Thank you for the encouragement.. MsDebbie I know what you mean it is very hard to do and keep it clean and neat…. I still need lots of practice on those especially.. But I will tell you its fun practicing anyway..
Great Mind exercise and when you get as old as I am you need all the exercise you can get teehee…
Thank You everyone
Cheryl
MsDebbieP
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posted 826 days ago
what? huh? I forget what we were talking about! ha :)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Karson
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posted 826 days ago
Cheryl:
Great practice. What is the wood? Some nice hard chunk of Osage Orange?
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Roger Strautman
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posted 825 days ago
Mind exercise, yes, but did you know that during the II World War the military used chip carving as therapy for its soldiers? Nice start to a very rewarding hobby Cheryl.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"