Post #323250 by Robin on Sat, Aug 4, 2007 12:53 PM

Hey Tiki peeps,

Progress pics....bigger.

Not exactly thrilled with it, but making my way.

Some things I have learned...

1. make a better roughout...it helps.
2. test the burs on scrap.
3. don't be scared...and don't be overconfident.
4. a little water goes a long way, and it's easier to see.
5. glue won't work. :lol:
6. if it doesn't turn out just the way you wanted it to..don't worry, it'll turn out anyway.
7. carving is pretty good stuff.

Thanks Paipo...I know you're busy....looking forward to the pics of the sticks.

Some of this carving is pretty deep...I'm not finished noodling with some of the areas yet, but when I get there....what is the best way of getting in these areas to smooth it out some? Tama warned me about this. He said make designs that don't have areas that are difficult to get to...sigh. I don't want to touch some of these areas with burs now as the design is starting to deteriorate....eyebrows...nose...plus, my burs are to big for somethings. New ones on the way though. Suggestions?

Your humble student.

R.