[Woodcarver] carving paper blocks(bricks)

[Joe Dillett]

I prefer hard woods and never really got into bark carving. However I have had occasion to create large patterns (life-size Ronald McDonald being one) that had to be done fast with the lowest cost. I glued up MDF (Medium Density Fiber board). I would equate MDF board as close to Cottonwood Bark and anything else that I've carved. The only slight problem is that the hardness is greater closer to the surfaces so when gluing up thick stock, around the glue joints are slightly harder then the heart of the boards.

MDF boards are cheap and easy to test carve.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
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http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Wright 
  To: [Woodcarver] 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 12:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] carving paper blocks(bricks)


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  Looking for an alternative to cottonwoood bark.  




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  From: Larry Yudis <thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com>
  To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
  Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 12:27:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] carving paper blocks(bricks)

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  Hey Jim,



  Over 30 years in this business, Iâ?Tve heard of a lot of things being carved.  From toothpicks and matchsticks to bowling balls and bowling pins, but never blocks (bricks) made from newspapers!



  Itâ?Ts going to be interesting to see what comes of this conversation.



  Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner

  The Woodcraft Shop

  2724 State St.

  Bettendorf, IA 52722

  800-397-2278

  thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com

  www.thewoodcraftshop.com 



  Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs

  International Woodcarvers Congress

  Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.

  PO Box 104

  Bettendorf, IA 52722

  563-505-2700 (Carol's cell)

  563-676-8264 (Larry's cell)

  congress at mchsi.com 

  www.awcltd.org 



  From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Jim Wright
  Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 12:20 PM
  To: Woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
  Subject: [Woodcarver] carving paper blocks(bricks)



  Anyone out there ever carve blocks or bricks made of newspaper?  If so,  what has your experience been.



  Thanks,



  Jim



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