Hi Robert,
I usually blend it into the surface of the leaf just to the point where the transition isn't noticeable. That is generally about 1-1/2 to 2 inches from the tip of the leaf and about 1/2 to 1 inch from the sides.
I found this presentation very informative. I started carving using palm tools purchased as a set made by Flexcut. They have worked well so far. I also obtained some longer handled ones when I joined our local club. Flexcut does not label their tools but I can probably determine their curvature or they may be able to tell me. I will be purchasing some longer handled ones as the palm tools won't work to tell for relief carving. They are okay for carving cottonwood bark, carving in the round and chip carving.
I really enjoy your manner of teaching as I am a retired teacher of 34 years.
I found this presentation very informative. I started carving using palm tools purchased as a set made by Flexcut. They have worked well so far. I also obtained some longer handled ones when I joined our local club. Flexcut does not label their tools but I can probably determine their curvature or they may be able to tell me. I will be purchasing some longer handled ones as the palm tools won't work to tell for relief carving. They are okay for carving cottonwood bark, carving in the round and chip carving.
I really enjoy your manner of teaching as I am a retired teacher of 34 years.
Is it necessary to always use the process with a stone etc if I am using tools that are only a year or two old and used sparingly. You do a great job of explaining the process and the purpose of each step and sharpening tool.
The only time you need to put the tools to a stone is when they have either a rough edge from use, or the edge becomes dull - again from using the gouge. If you do not use them much, simply put them onto a leather strop to touch them up.
The top of this page offers the opportunity of having a preview of carving a feather. But when I click on it the carving of a lion head shows up instead. I am not looking for that one but desire to view the feather carving. Please give me directions to follow to find the feather.
Hello Bruce,
Sorry about that. I am assuming you are referring to an error in the newsletter link that I send out weekly. I often write these newsletters late on Wednesday evening and sometimes my eyes don't quite work well that late and the links don't work correctly. Here is a link to the feather intro: https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/2016/08/24/carving-a-feather-introduction/
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