I have a simple question. What deep is your incision with the V-chisel ? (4 or 5 mm ?) I have finished my first donut but i have some problem with the deep.
I usually use a 6mm v-chisel for outlining, as this can get approximately 3/16" deep. You can go to an 8mm v-chisel, but this may begin to get bulky for outlining more detailed work where going around corners and curves can get more difficult.
Mary,
I recently discovered the joy of woodcarving and am a new annual subscriber to your school. On a business trip, this afternoon I accidentally wandered into an exhibit on woodcarving at the Victoria and Albert Museum here in London. To be sure, there were lots of Tudor Rose and similar examples. I'm even more excited to get back to Atlanta and give this one a go.
Thanks for sharing your gift and thanks, especially, for your teacher's heart of encouragement... your transparency is very reassuring to this perfectionist neophyte.
Hi Mary,
I'm getting ready to embark on this project and am in process of ordering the gouges, I have the basic set. Should I get the #3 25mm or a #2 25mm? Thanks, I got bit by the carving bug, can't wait.
For backgrounding I have always used a #3, 25mm, but the #2, 25mm will definitely do some great smoothing of a surface. So I would say if you are purchasing gouges, go for the #2, 25mm. I don't have any #2's in my collection, but do have several very flat #3's (equivalent to a #2 I think). One day when I am rich and famous, I may be able to afford to buy some more tools and add some #2's 🙂
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