[Woodcarver] Re: question about relief carving

[dick carter]

>From: ALTillio at aol.com



>I am very new to carving, and to take a solid block of wood, and to look at

>a picture and then use the Dremel and to have it come out as something you

>would  recognize is a miracle.(as a four legged creature, some think dog, 

>horse)

>Actually making anything these days seems like a miracle.

>I started using the Dremel on half speed with very fine bits because it is

>easier for me to hold.

>I don't find it faster, but I do find it smoother. I must lack the purity

>gene.

>I have looked at a lot of the carvings that you all do and I am in awe of

>such talent.

>Audrey


Audry, I started-out using power and it was fun! Got tiired of the the dust 
& the noise
(Couldn't hear 'Tom & Jerry' on the TV). I still use it for roughing-out.
Go with what you're comfortable with.

Remember 'carving' is about having fun...



Dick Carter

>From the Manadnock area of NH

rhc511 at hotmail.com
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