| Tips for beginners in wood carving by Jason Bibb | | | | way in which you can produce harmonious results. |
| Wood carving is, for many people, an interesting | | | | When it comes to wood carving, patience is a |
| combination of hobby and art. Just like with | | | | virtue! |
| pottery making or other types of similar art, a | | | | Tip 3: Safety is essential. You are working with a |
| wood carver is deeply involved in the creation | | | | wood carving knife and accidents are always a |
| process. The finished wood carvings are much | | | | potential danger. Make sure to get used to holding |
| more than a pretty piece of ornament - they | | | | the knife firmly and learn how to handle the wood |
| have a symbolic value or the creator that is often | | | | itself. Always keep your other hand out of the |
| hard to express in money or material things. Here | | | | way of the carving knife and wear a thumb guard |
| are a few tips that will help beginning wood | | | | on the carving hand. Thumb guards might take a |
| carvers learn how to master this rewarding | | | | while to get accustomed to, but they offer |
| hobby: | | | | excellent protection against knife cuts. |
| Tip1: Ask questions! There is absolutely no shame | | | | Tip 4: Analyze your work. Compare your wood |
| in wanting to learn something, and experienced | | | | carvings with those of others, both professional |
| wood carvers will always have a useful tip or | | | | and amateur. Do not do this in a competitive |
| instruction for you. Before you can develop your | | | | fashion - instead, try to adopt ideas and |
| personal carving style you need to learn the | | | | perspectives noticed in other wood carvings and |
| basics, so joining some classes or having a tutor | | | | adapt them to your own style. |
| may just be one of the best approaches. | | | | Tip 5: Work smart. Don't work on the carving for |
| Tip 2: Don't rush. There is no point in finishing a | | | | more than 30 - 45 minutes at a time. Your hands |
| carving quickly. You should work without any time | | | | will get cramps from the work unless you are |
| pressure and without attempting to produce | | | | trained to do this. Don't turn wood carving into an |
| something beautiful very quickly. Communicate | | | | unpleasant and demanding experience. Valuable |
| with the wood while you are carving and create a | | | | results are achieved in time, not in one afternoon! |
| comfortable pace for your work - this is the only | | | | |