[Woodcarver] Hair Ideas, Anyone??

[Dean Gundersen]

I have 2 texturizing tools I made by taking steel rod (a bolt will do) and filing a waffle weave pattern in the end with a triangular file.  I use it for backgrounds, but it should work for the hair.  I got the idea from Bill Judt's website, if you're looking for better instructions.
Good luck.  Sounds like an interesting project.
Dean
whattarelief.net

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From: "Al and Sue Pilsl" <pilsl at uniontel.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:03 AM
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Subject: [Woodcarver] Hair Ideas, Anyone?? 

Hello Everyone, 
  
Am in the process of carving a caricature of a real live person from a photo, for the first time.  The person's hair is sort of a long, military style "buzz cut" that perfectly conforms to his head--there are no valleys, high points, or v-tool/veiner cuts to add texture and interest.  His hair is about one quarter inch long and simply stands up straight on top and out to the side--it is all the same length.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to add texture or some sort of realism to the hair?  It is perfectly round and textureless at this time--just doesn't look right.  Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you! 
  
Also, Jan, if you read this, could you please tell us your "Umber Juice" recipe again.  I seem to have lost my copy in the mess I call a workshop.  Thanks!!! 
  
Al Pilsl
From Beautiful Hancock, WI
pilsl at uniontel.net
Please feel free to look at our work at
www.picturetrail.com/dicka


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