An eye I carved

[JerseyGirl]

Blessings to everyone! I’ll be carving more wood than turkey... opted for filet mignon since it’s just hubby and I this year....

[JerseyGirl]

I agree that the “trademark” Linker eyes make them very warm and friendly. Great job!...

[JerseyGirl]

Hmmm... caged ball, loop-trap, or ballmania? Very cool no matter what you name it....

[JerseyGirl]

Little late to the party but I’ll add:
1. Fun
2. Calming (except when frustrating)
3. Learn something with each carve
4. Sparks my creativity
5. So many different carving methods to explore
6. Sense of accomplishment (when things go right)
7. Get to make...

[JerseyGirl]

Ho, ho, ho... and bravo!...

[JerseyGirl]

I’m finding that not all great carvers are great teachers. Just watching someone carve without explaining the “how” and “why” leaves me wanting more. I hope they put up more sample videos that show how a person actually teaches vs talking about the academy. Then perhaps I’d sign up....

[JerseyGirl]

Beautiful piece!...

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mpounders Thanks so much! That is really helpful. I so appreciate the time you took to show me how I can make it better....

[JerseyGirl]

I’ve been doing eyes for days and finally did a droopy one that feels close? Crummy craft wood but just got some from Heinecke Wood. Any constructive criticism is welcome!

[JerseyGirl]

He’s adorable!...

[JerseyGirl]

Well I got an LED clip light from Target, a bamboo bin from the container store, and with my new Panavise I have my own lapshop! The bin catches the chips and the light clips to something behind me. I’m a happy lady.

[JerseyGirl]

Thanks woodburner807. I saw those but am glad for the recommendation as some reviewers mentioned the clamp isn’t great. I may check out Lowe’s for one....

[JerseyGirl]

Thank you brian!...

[JerseyGirl]

Can anyone recommend a good swing arm lamp brand to help me see my pieces better? I don’t have a shop and like to carve in the same room my family watches tv at night. Many thanks!

[JerseyGirl]

Some of us really old guys have switched more to gouges (relief, chip, sculpture) to put both hands on our tools and ease the stresses on our hands & wrists. Enjoy what you do![/QUOTE]

pallin I hear you... not sure how many years I will be able to whittle without my arthritis kicking...

Hi,

Thanks for your welcome and I appreciate any tips!

If you don’t mind me asking... Which Flexcut tools are you using? I bought a laminated V tool (suggested by Johnson) but it’s awful. I tried honing it, but it’s still not any better.

[JerseyGirl]

We’re off Route 78 West. I’ve been using a Drake, an OCC, and when I go camping the Flexcut Pocket Jack, which I really like cause my hands are small. And I just splurged on a Helvi on eBay... yeah I’m definitely addicted. Here are some works in progress... still very, very crude but I’m not...

[JerseyGirl]

Hi to you all. I’m new to the forum. Started with spoons and a kuksa during COVID-19 quarantine, but now I’m hooked on caricatures. Doing my first basswood egg using Skylar Johnson’s compact caricature book and practicing whenever I can (I work as a freelance medical writer and I’m blessed to...