Post #273375 by mieko on Mon, Dec 18, 2006 1:53 PM

Thanks for the staining tips, I really like how the highlights turned out. I was totally gonna carve a guy just like this as soon as I get my basswood cut down, now it'll look like I'm copying you. :( But mine will have better ears. Or more likely, no ears. :)
I'm not sure what to do with the hook knife marks and the staining, I'm having the same problem. The answer is probably more sanding. And more careful hook knife work to begin with.
I do really like how smooth and round you got this guy.