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[Just Carving]

I think it is because woodcarvers understand carving takes some time and of course, patience. I do it to relax and to slow things down--and to escape from all of the BS that goes one in the world. One of the things I see time and time again is NOW!!! I want it NOW!!! And that to me, leads to arrogance,...

[Just Carving]

"I have a clip board I clip the sheet at one end and then use the blue painters tape at the other."

Excellent idea!!

Bob L

[Just Carving]

If you're just starting out, any of the E.J. Tangerman books are valuable. I have them all. I find there is an overlap of material from one to another, but they're all valuable in that not everything is in every book. If there is a particular area that you're interested in, Google on that subject with...

[Just Carving]

Welcome! If it can be sharpened and hones, you can carve with it.

Bob L

[Just Carving]

Well I've been carving for almost 13 years now. I have a bucket list of things I want to do and I do them when the time is right. Otherwise I carve my Whittlebears. I have a significant stash of wood and don't need any more tools. The Whittlebears go into a box and when there's a good person or home...

[Just Carving]

Great idea Eddy!

Bob L

[Just Carving]

Looking good!

Bob L

[Just Carving]

Great job on both! I like Molly Mouse. You should do more of her. And yes, good to see you posting again!

Bob L

[Just Carving]

Thank you DLarabee. For a lone time, I have been carving my Whittlebears. You should see how many I've carved. I keep them in a box and give them away as I want. Sometimes there's a show, and I might sell a few. But the point is I carve what I want and how I want. You should too. If you see something...

[Just Carving]

Thanks everybody!

I have been re-evaluating my wood carving endeavors--trying to figure out my path. Everyone at some point has a niche--cowboys, caricatures, chip carving, etc. I've looked and done it all, and it finally occurred to me to carve what I know. So, I think I can come up with...