[Woodcarver] Hair and Beards

[Doug Evans]

Hi Doug,
 
I guess I'll try to help. Hair on heads or beards is nothing more than
sweeping SSSSSSS . I usually use a (#11) gouge or two to be sure the
surface is not flat. There should be tuffs of hair at different levels.
After the basic shape takes place go back with a couple of v-tools and
cut in the SSSSSSSSSS . One v-tool can be used if you vary the depths.
Be sure when you are done there are no flats surfaces shown between the
SSSSSSSSSS you have created with the V-tool. Rather than using a v-tool
a woodburner can used. It's just personal preference. Hair is a fun
thing and no right or wrong unless you are doing a very realistic
figure.
 
Hope this helps !!
 
Doug Evans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi Everyone,
 
I'm having a hard time carving hair.I think I'm just getting more
fussy,anyway is there a book or site that I can get some help from?Or
maybe just an explanation?
 
 
Doug Neely
 
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