Johnnyp Tut 2/19 - Tiki Carving

J JohnnyP Tiki Socialite Attica, MI Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 1695	J JohnnyP Posted posted on Sun, Feb 11, 2007 5:56 PM It is still cold up here, not as bad as it has been though. Here is my second attempt at carving jade after I scrapped the first one for breaking. I used the cheap cheap cheap Harbor Freight diamond bits. It seemed to me like carving extremely hard wax. It was unusual not carving with or against the grain, I had to force myself to cut in ways you wouldn't want to do in wood. I think Benzart described it best- you carve by feel when your view is obstructed with the water. Tama you can start laughing now. JP

It is still cold up here, not as bad as it has been though.

Here is my second attempt at carving jade after I scrapped the first one for breaking.

I used the cheap cheap cheap Harbor Freight diamond bits. It seemed to me like carving extremely hard wax. It was unusual not carving with or against the grain, I had to force myself to cut in ways you wouldn't want to do in wood. I think Benzart described it best- you carve by feel when your view is obstructed with the water.

Tama you can start laughing now.

Post #284863 by JohnnyP on Sun, Feb 11, 2007 5:56 PM