Ellly first carving attempts - Tiki Carving

B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sun, Feb 15, 2009 12:58 PM Thanks for posting all the photos Ellly. I would use the cylinder and a round bur as you are doing for the holes, with the round bur being able to go around the Corner so that instead of the hole being a V, it will be more like the Smile, a long continuous curve. Also don't worry too much about the diamond burs injuring a finger since they don't puncture skin veery easily like the heavy Carbide ones do. Also for protection you can wrap a bit of cloth tape around your thumb and forefinger, not too thick but enough to prevent damage Should something slip.. Your pieces are looking Very good, like you have been carving for a long time, keep up the good work.

Thanks for posting all the photos Ellly. I would use the cylinder and a round bur as you are doing for the holes, with the round bur being able to go around the Corner so that instead of the hole being a V, it will be more like the Smile, a long continuous curve. Also don't worry too much about the diamond burs injuring a finger since they don't puncture skin veery easily like the heavy Carbide ones do. Also for protection you can wrap a bit of cloth tape around your thumb and forefinger, not too thick but enough to prevent damage Should something slip..
Your pieces are looking Very good, like you have been carving for a long time, keep up the good work.

Post #434431 by Benzart on Sun, Feb 15, 2009 12:58 PM