Santa Rhinoplasty

[D. Cardin]

I don't know if I should have posted this in the beginner thread or not, but I finally started my first carving tonight. I'm carving the santa study stick from the tutorial section. I think I angled the cuts to define the nose to much inward making the nose very unstable. Santa's nose may end of falling off after I cut the chip from the other side. If it turns out OK I might even post a picture. I'll keep everyone posted.

At least I've finally started.Bouncing S

Dave

[Joy]

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Rome wasn"t built in a day! Hang in there.

[scooter]

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Ditto. Clipping a nose off is not the end of the world. Don't be afraid to experiment. Just start another study stick.

[Ron T]

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Dave, at least you're trying. That's how we all learn.

[Claude]

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Dave:
Just keep an eye on it as you carve. If it begins to come off, you can always glue it back on with some Elmer's glue...

Claude

[susieq]

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one trick you can try is to soak the wood of the nose in super glue...let it sink in and dry good. This is an old trick that will often strengthen a fragile area so you can continue to carve it....but please note....do not use a woodburner in any area you have treated like this. Super glue is cyanide and the fumes could make you very sick. Like wise, if you are using power, be sure to use a GOOD mask and a dust collector if possible. For gouges, you don't have to be especially careful of anything except cutting yourself...LOL.

I actually am about to start carving a nose that the woodgrain is going the wrong way on and I plan on using super glue first so that it will not break off.

If you think you will need to add something to the nose, volume wise, some wood putty that is carvable when dried will work. Or you can wait until the carving is complete and just fill where needed. I am assuming that since it is a santa, you will be painting it anyhow...

Good luck and be sure to let us see it when you have finished.

[JJireh]

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have a paper clip and small bit nearby. When stuff like that breaks off, i like to pin it. I drill a small hole or 2 at the break point slightly smaller than the paper clip's diameter. insert unfolded paper clip and trim off then put the broken piece on to mark the holes and drill it, then glue and put together. Solid.

[D. Cardin]

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Hi All,

Thanks for all the encouragement and tips. A littel bit of the nose did end up falling off but it's not too bad. This is really just a practice stick to see what I can (or cannot) do. It's proceeding very SLOW and besides the nose issue the wood is looking a little ragged. Not to worry this wasn't unexpected. I just have to relax and remember it's all part of the learning process.
Head Bange

I should finnish it up this weekend. I'll post a picture and I would love any feedback that you can give.

Thanks again,
Dave

[D. Cardin]

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Hello All,

I finished my Santa stick today. I definitly made the eye sockets too big and the rest of the face to narrow. I'm not very pleased with how it turned out but I'll keep at it.

As promised, I have attached a picture for you all to see. I would appreciate any suggestions or constructive criticism that you might have. For grins I have posted pictures of my sons soap carving (he dubbed it the S.S. Mishap) and my daughters palm tree sculture that they completed while I was finishing up.

Dave

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[D. Cardin]

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Obviously that didn't work. Any suggestions?

[D. Cardin]

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