gfiles77 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Just an idea for everyone, as a former pinstriper i used these sheets for practice when first starting and didnt know if they might help anyone along the way http://www.rockyburr...topractice.aspx Scroll down to and download drill sheets http://sketchkult.co...topic.php?t=473 another one i used also google pinstripe patterns for other swivel knife pattern ideas Edited March 3, 2011 by gfiles77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted March 4, 2011 That practice sheet will do for any newbie crafter. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzilla Report post Posted March 4, 2011 The Leatherworker issue before the current one had a nice article on swivel knife practice. Start on a grand scale and work your way down to smaller and smaller detail work. One suggestion I got that I've found helpful was to start with an ink pen. Hold it like a swivel knife and draw lines. I also used to practice in a pan of wax. I froze the wax so it was very firm, then hacked away at it. Floating it in a sink of hot water removed the cuts, at least until I got the inspiration to use a hair dryer. Then back in the freezer for the next session. I still use this with the younglings that want to try a turn with the knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyDon Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for the tips and pointers on some practice ideals for the swivel knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infomage Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I am using the pan of wax with craftaids. Once i have remelted the pan and it has cooled i take a craftaid transefer it to the fresh wax and fill up any other space with other craftaid or tarnsfers i am getting ready to do frezze it then practice and repeat. THis has helped my carving and not cost a lot tlong think positve be positive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
