getting started carving necklace / pendants ? HOW? - Tiki Carving

S sneakyjack Member NYC Area Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 1130	S sneakyjack Posted posted on Thu, Apr 27, 2006 10:38 PM Ok I Searched around and read through a bunch of tool ideas and such. Most of the threads talked about chisels, saws and bigger type items. I am looking to carve some samller, not super detail, necklace type tikis. Whats the best way to start?? - I plan on gathering driftwood from the salty atlantic ocean. Once I have something to carve what is the best way to hold it (Clamp - vice ect?) and the best tools? I have a dremel with a cord, should I get a different machine or go with hand tools? And then once things are figured out and I have a "finished" piece what is the best way to stain or preserve it? I'm not looking to spend lots but if needed I'd like to try to get a decent device to carve with whether its powered or hand and a good "holder" other than my hand. Thanks for any help in advance and if there is a tread I missed or could help, feel free to send me that way.

Ok I Searched around and read through a bunch of tool ideas and such. Most of the threads talked about chisels, saws and bigger type items. I am looking to carve some samller, not super detail, necklace type tikis. Whats the best way to start?? - I plan on gathering driftwood from the salty atlantic ocean. Once I have something to carve what is the best way to hold it (Clamp - vice ect?) and the best tools? I have a dremel with a cord, should I get a different machine or go with hand tools? And then once things are figured out and I have a "finished" piece what is the best way to stain or preserve it? I'm not looking to spend lots but if needed I'd like to try to get a decent device to carve with whether its powered or hand and a good "holder" other than my hand. Thanks for any help in advance and if there is a tread I missed or could help, feel free to send me that way.

Post #229122 by sneakyjack on Thu, Apr 27, 2006 10:38 PM