Post #457527 by Benzart on Sun, May 31, 2009 3:19 AM

Excellent stuff here t-Mango,I see you have been caught by the lure of the bone carving. It is Very possessive and addicting. It seems that bone allows you to get finer detail and opens creative doors not found with wood or stone (though the wood and stone have their own high points).

I have never tried carving the bone wet, always dry so if you are burning the piece then the burs are spinning too fast, are you using a flex-shaft unit or micro motor? If not and you see a lot of small stuff in your future then one of those will do wonders for you.

As for burs, I use small dental diamonds for the intricate fine detail and for a lot of cleanup there. Also us small carbide burs too. Also lots of small bits of sandpaper here and there but I'm not one for a lot of hand sanding. I get a Lot of my burs on eBay from the dental supply houses and jewelry tool suppliers. PM me if you would like more specifics.
There is Definitely a sharpp incline in your skill level with the bone stuff and it Will carry over into the wood too, large and small.
Keep practicing, you're doing Very Well!