2020 GEC #62 Easy Pocket Congress and Pocket Carver Thread

[yablanowitz]

Thanks for the encouragement.... I sometimes have trouble seeing things "spatially" when removing wood. I worried about this one until I realized the inside area is still square, even though the legs angle from corner to corner.. it created an optical illusion in my mind that took some thinking to get around... hey... old dog, new tricks, right?

The inside area is still square, but it is larger on the ends than it is at the center.

 

[hornetguy]

Cool! You did the same one I did... shoot... I thought I came up with something unique

Looks like you've got this down pat!

Oh, and my middle name is Jack....

 

[Jiki]

 

[pmek5]

Fantastic work & great pic!

 

[hornetguy]

sigh..... maybe someday.

Those are most excellent. I think that unless you've made some effort to do one of these, you simply don't realize how difficult it can be to make it all "work", dimensionally...

 

[Elgatodeacero]

How come no one ever carves girls in bikinis?

 

[JohnDF]

How come no one ever carves girls in bikinis?

Because most of the carvers aren't teenage boys.

 

[yablanowitz]

In my case, it's simply lack of artistic talent.

 

[Will Power]

How come no one ever carves girls in bikinis?

Requires a sensual imagination and a broad brush-stroke Not many are equipped....

For centuries, in many African nations, Mali notably, carving of Fertility Goddesses has been much followed and appreciated.

 

[Jiki]

How come no one ever carves girls in bikinis?

Because I can't carve hands and bikinis don't have pockets. It's that simple.

 

[yablanowitz]

I can carve hands...sort of. A meershaum pipe I did a long time ago.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I would be ok with an armless bikini girl and a side pocket!

 

[Jiki]

That's probably why the Venus statue has no arms.

 

[TheFactor]

Just arrived and couldn’t be happier!
A great way to cap off my 62 run
Really like this pocket carver and the smooth white bone is a real treat.

 

[JohnDF]

I think the White Bone Carvers are my favorite of this run.

 

[waynorth]

I miss all the examples of great carving showing up here!!
If you've done one, especially with your pocket carver, please post it!!
No insult intended below!!

 

[Jiki]

I miss all the examples of great carving showing up here!!
If you've done one, especially with your pocket carver, please post it!!
No insult intended below!!View attachment 1332704 View attachment 1332705

Not sure if I posted this one yet Charlie. I carved a pocket carver at Ranny Bell's request I'm going to send it to him once the lock down is lifted.

 

[waynorth]

Cool!! Thanks Jiki !! I like the rough and ready style!!

 

[TheFactor]

What types of wood are you guys using when whittling and What’s a good beginner wood to start with that’s easier to work with? All this beautiful craftsmanship/ whittling has really peaked my interest. I might have to look online for a beginners how to book
I’m itching to put my beautiful smooth white pocket carver to work !

 

[Jiki]

What types of wood are you guys using when whittling and What’s a good beginner wood to start with that’s easier to work with? All this beautiful craftsmanship/ whittling has really peaked my interest. I might have to look online for a beginners how to book
I’m itching to put my beautiful smooth white pocket carver to work !

I use basswood, buy it off ebay for fair prices. Look up Doug Linker on YouTube. He has instructional videos and a beginner carving series.