Hi,
A bit of background before I get into it:
I'm a newbie to the wood carving world, and Im not sure I've got to the tools I need to create beautiful patterns on the top of boxes.
So, in the meantime and to get familiar with carving, I've bought a flexcut relief carving kit, and give it a go.
I've watched many videos on beginners technique and people demonstrating carving, I've also read a few forums and sites, and had a crack at a first attempt.
Whilst I have many things I'm struggling with, one in particular is the tool to carve small square recesses?
I've used a tiny tiny little curved gouge but all that happens is the sides go to a point where it's all flaky and split.
What or how would I get a clean square recess?
I've attached images to show my first attempt.
Thanks in advance for any advice or tips and tricks.
A bit of background before I get into it:
I'm a newbie to the wood carving world, and Im not sure I've got to the tools I need to create beautiful patterns on the top of boxes.
So, in the meantime and to get familiar with carving, I've bought a flexcut relief carving kit, and give it a go.
I've watched many videos on beginners technique and people demonstrating carving, I've also read a few forums and sites, and had a crack at a first attempt.
Whilst I have many things I'm struggling with, one in particular is the tool to carve small square recesses?
I've used a tiny tiny little curved gouge but all that happens is the sides go to a point where it's all flaky and split.
What or how would I get a clean square recess?
I've attached images to show my first attempt.

Thanks in advance for any advice or tips and tricks.
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