Whittling tips for beginner?
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Just bought first whittling set, friend of mine has mora knives and rates them. Just a general advice thread, I would appreciate any tips. Thanks (pic related)
>>639500
Take only a little away at a time.
>>639500
Dont whittle your pecker
>>639500
how much did you spend on that set? i want the same
Whittle away from yourself.
>>639538
40 pounds plus a little postage. Bought from a guy on Etsy. Works out roughly the same to buy the two separate. I prefer etsy to large companies and the bloke ships all over the world
>>639500
Away from your fingers, or your fingers go away.
>>639597
Thanks, any tips on best timber/Wood to use?
>>639621
Start with something soft.
>>639621
Birch
>>639621
Poplar
>>639597
but not away from your body, controlled pulling cuts toward your body are good for removing small amounts of material.
Are you good at visualizing?
Start with a big piece and picture it like you are cutting away all the excess wood to get to your actual work. Slow and steady.
Also practice a lot. Its an art that you will get better at.
>>639500
Down the river, not across the stream.
Do you guys do anything to finalize it?
Aka sanding, varnish, etc?
>>639500
Practice on basswood. Carving realistic eyes takes a lot of practice - sit down with a block and practice making eyes repeatedly before you try to make something with a head.
How do you cut corners properly? When I'm trying to round out edges I have huge issues.
>>644038
you cut perpendicular to your radius until the polygonal surface is roughly near enough to the curve then sand it down to smooth.
