Post #261334 by Benzart on Tue, Oct 17, 2006 5:15 PM

Tama the Tender, I like that too.
I don't think you have to worry about the wood, just carve it like you do the little ones. The grain is pretty bold so you should be able to handle it ok. Just imagine the plank is made from compacted straw and if you put a chisel against the fibres it doesn't cut as well as cutting With the fibres. You will catch on quickly enough.
Just keep your tools sharp and you wil do fine.
:)