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Cheap Carving Tools by
George G
Some potential carvers are strayed away when advanced carvers tell them
NOT to buy cheap carving tools. I bought a set of CHEAP carving tools
and am still using them. I paid $20 for a set of six and $15 for a long
handle straight carving tool. ($35 total) I have spent way more than
that for...
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Chisels for a beginner by
Wally
I've never done any wood carving before, but I'd like to give it a go. I've
had a couple of lumps of wood lying in my garage for nearly a year, and I'm
now thinking about getting a set of chisels with which to turn said wood
into piles of chips.
I know I should probably spend a small fortune on...
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Glue and carving by
Carven
Question for all you pros. I am carving a relief face in white
pine. I have a separate piece to add. A large nose. I have
predrilled both pieces and have dowel pieces that allow me to
strongly attach the nose. My question is what glue can I use to
attach that will allow me to continue carving...
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Annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show & Sale (Seattle - MagnusonPark) by
Bill
Please join us if you can. We are 240 Northwest Fine Arts & Crafts
artisans and we have our annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show & Sale
April 15-17 in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Directions available at
www.bestnwcrafts.com.
We have cutting edge new works in a wide variety of media. We also have
a...
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by Bill
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Capitol Carvers by
George G
Held their show in Salem, Oregon
http://community.webtv.net/auore/CAPITOLCARVERSSHOW
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Free Carving Lessons by
[email protected]
If you live in the Northern Virginia/DC area ---
Nothern Virginia Carvers (NVC) holds sessions on the first and third
Sundays during the summer months. They run from noon to 4 P.M. at
Colvin Run Mill Park. Colvins is just off Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) a few
miles from Tysons Corner towards...
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Anyone carve concrete or Hypertufa? by
Brent Beal
wrote in message
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Hypertufa is concrete made with soft materials like vermiculite and
perlite.
Wear a mask. Vermiculite has asbestos in it. Just found that out yesterday.
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Kachina Doll Lamp by
George G
Hi Guys - Your carvings can be put to a practical use--------George
http://community-2.webtv.net/auore/Afewviewsofmy/
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Advice, please: Techniques for painting wood carvings for outdoor exposure by
mb
Hello all...
I'm doing some woodcarvings for outdoor Christmas displays, and
need advice and suggestions on the proper way to prime, seal and paint
these. They're carved from spruce 2x4's glued edge to edge with
waterproof glue, I thought Kilz Exterior would be a good base coat,
but apparently...
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March 25th 05 06:28 PM
by mb
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March 23rd 05 04:34 PM
by TJ
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Wood Carving Frank G Jackson vintage 1902 FA by
LindaBeynon
I think this might be one of the best woodcarving books we've had,and
rare too.VGC. 1902
Covers the subject in its more elaborate form.Lots of lovely detailed
engravings, and a directory of casts for woodcarvers (see last scan).
Do feel free to email us if you have any questions. Please take a...
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Look at this!! by
jraah
If you are into making scale models then take a look at this great site!!!!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/
Go to the MODEL GALLERY page and see some fantastic models that have been
made.
There is advice on where to get plans from. There are loads of links to
suppliers and other...
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March 20th 05 10:40 AM
by jraah
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fake wod, balsa by
Patrick
Has anyone come across a artificial carving type wood substitute. I've come
across some and ordered samples, any experience tips would be of great help.
I will report back what I learn when I have some in my hand. BTW, it is
used in Detroit to model cars and in the aircraft...
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kestrel by
Rick Cook
turtle wrote:
completed lestrel
Turt
Nice, nice work.
What's the wood? Basswood?
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March 4th 05 10:52 PM
by turtle
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you guys pay too much by
Rwalling
I was trying to sell stuff on ebay and I just couldn't handle all the fees.
At You've Made It! we charge $1.00 for each item you sell. No other fees.
Nothing to list items, nothing to open an account, no percentage of final
sale taken. This site is brand new, and I would really like to get...
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IWCS Seeks Editor for World of Wood by
Fred Holder
The International Wood Collectors Society (IWCS) invites applications for the
position of editor for its journal, World of Wood. The editor is responsible for
the editing, laying out of the publication, preparing it for printing, and
coordinating the printing and mailing of the publication. The...
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New Carver in need by
Tiffany
Hello ive been carving soapstone for about a year now. I had received my
mother-in-laws supplies when she past away and she had such a passion for
carving I gave it a shot and to my surprise they looked really good. But I
have used up all that I had and I cant find anyone in San Jose CA who...
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February 27th 05 02:21 AM
by chrisT
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A really great Scale Model Site! by
jraah
If you are into making scale models then take a look at this great site!!!!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scalemodel.hdvs/
Go to the MODEL GALLERY page and see some fantastic models that have been
made.
There is advice on where to get plans from. There are loads of links to
suppliers and other...
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February 23rd 05 12:58 PM
by jraah
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hunting burl by
burlhunter
Ive been very sucessfull over the years finding more than I would sell but
often when you crack open your treasure its of less quality than expected.
Question is are the burl in diffrent parts of the country diffrent on the
same species? Birch burl around here are very diapointing however the
spalt...
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