[Woodcarver] Re Brave Questions

[Fran Hill]

I have to add my agreement to this.  THe Ellenwood video has made my carving
life a whole lot easier.  I had a terrible time sharpening my tools before,
but now I don't have that problem.  It IS time consuming, but my carving is
so much better when my knives are as sharp as they can be.  I was so
impressed with it, I ordered a copy for our club library and even the
long-time carvers were impressed and learned a few things.
 
Also for paint, I do the very washed out acrylics because I like the wood
grain and the carving marks to be visiible.  Or, like so of the others, I
use no stain or color at all, and just use a sealer at the end.  (I sound
like I've completed lots of pieces and believe me, I wish that were true,
but I'm still quite amateur and have only done a very few.)
 
Good question, though.  AND brave, too....grin
Arkansas Fran

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From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Roy Brophy
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:29 PM
To: hans at msdesigns.net; [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Re Brave Questions


DITTO ON ELLENWOOD FOR SHARPENING


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From: Hans <hans at msdesigns.net>
To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 11:22:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Re Brave Questions

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Different carvings call for different painting methods, but if I can, I
prefer water based finishes due to the low odor and easy clean up.

As for sharpening, I like the methods that are best presented by Everett
Ellenwood in his video "Sharpening Simplified". If you are not familiar with
this great video, check it out at:

http://www.ellenwoodarts.com/video.htm#sha

Sometimes I feel like a commercial, but I have no affiliation with Mr.
Ellenwood other than a very satisfied customer.

--
Hans Schwalm
http://www.msdesigns.net <http://www.msdesigns.net/> 




On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM, Doug Evans <dge1 at comcast.net> wrote:


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Ok , to woodcarvers I think these 2 issues are like politics and religion in
the real world !!


What is your favorite painting style ?? And what is your favorite sharpening
style ???

I'll go hide under safe cover as the "experts' respond !!

Doug Evans

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