mrmints Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 My brother got me a whittling knife set for Christmas and I was wondering what people would suggested for a first project? I have been born with a chronic lack of patience, so I'm hoping this might teach me some... What wood is good to get started with and how do I recognise it?! Any advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 How about a duck decoy copy a plastic one not sure on proper wood balsa to start with its a easy wood to work make your project achievable and enjoy it Best of luck Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A matchstick........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A pointy stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A spoon would be a good starter using pine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hi just looked in old book Obeche wood is apparently a good one to carve from Try Internet for supplier near you Ray meres gives instructions in his book on making a spoon Look forward to seeing a picture soon All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmints Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks very much guys, I love the idea of making my own duck call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Willow is a great wood to learn to carve with, as it carves easily, and is readily available (most farmers I know regards it as a weed, and are only too happy for me to cut it back). I use a lot of it teaching knife skills to Scouts (usually make tent pegs, pot hangers and spoons). Beware - it's addictive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmints Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for that Cap'n!!! I will get myself some willow shortly. Wonder how the wife will feel about me getting willow shavings all over the sofa?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanshooter Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I would go for Lime or American box - both available from Craft Supplies or other outlet, easy to carve and not too prone to splitting. Don't bother with anything too hard like walnut, holly or oak. Never tried willow so can't comment on that First object I was given to carve at night class was an egg - gets you used to carving curves and not so easy to get symmetrical and even. After that the next was a duck head for a stick. This is basically an egg with a beak on, then eyes carved on the side. Good luck and but in plenty of plasters - your first few attemptsobjects will no doubt be rather red in colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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