[Woodcarver] CRAMPS IN THE HAND AND PAINTING?

[Steve Lankerd Sr]

Good Morning John A....

Yes, this works for me... My hands and arms still have considerable 
muscle mass from my younger days so when I'm doing a lot of chip 
carving, scrimshaw and gunstock carving, I take the potassium.  
It's also a good vitamin for your heart.
I forgot to add, there also may be some of us on cholesteral meds... 
Some of these cause muscle cramping and/or fatigue as well. The 
Lipitor I take causes me to get the occasional leg cramp.  As with 
any extra pills, always consult your Doc to see if there will be any 
conflicts with meds you are already taking.

Best Regards,

Steve

Steve Lankerd Sr
Metlakatla, Alaska

http://www.angelfire.com/ak5/northernlights




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     When I get a hand, arm or even a leg cramp, I 
  head for the potassium bottle. :) 

   Hey Steve......  Does it work for you??????? john a 
    Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] CRAMPS IN THE HAND AND PAINTING?


    Good Morning Harry, from Steve in Alaska....

    This may sound silly but I have personally found out that when my body 
    starts cramping it is usually a sign of a potassium deficiency.  My Doctor 
    told me to either eat more bananas and/or take potassium vitamin supplements.  
    It seems the older I get, my body uses vitamins and minerals different from 
    when I was a youngster.  :(   When I get a hand, arm or even a leg cramp, I 
    head for the potassium bottle. :)

    Best Regards,

    Steve

    Steve Lankerd Sr
    Metlakatla, Alaska

    http://www.angelfire.com/ak5/northernlights



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      hi everyone,

      i need some advise concerning something that always happens without exception each time i carve.

      each time i carve with a knife for a certain time my hand blocks completely for a few seconds its like if my fingers are totally stuck in the holding the knife position for a few moments. stretching helps and after a break of a few minutes i am fine again. i do many different things with my hands and this never happens except for when i carve with a knife. (there is no pain involved just this weird feeling like if your fingers don't listen to you)

      has anyone had this happen to them before to ,or is it normal?


      the other thing is when i carved a caricature or small carving i sometimes want to paint it .
      now making a painting is easy i know how to do it but somehow painting that carving makes me completely want to rethink how i should paint.
      the caving looks good but when i paint it i completely mess it up and don't seem to get the details right. for excample the eyes are the hardest to do, i can't get the detail i want and always have to redo it to get right several times, staying within the lines is ok but sometimes i feel like i just can't get any straight line going.

      is there any tutorials on painting a carving properly, what pensils and paints are best to use?

      can you tell me how you usually do your carvings painting? do you pay any special attention to certain things first? etc...?

      haroun from finland



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