Swivel Knife Practice

[gfiles77]

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

[King's X]

That practice sheet will do for any newbie crafter. Thanks for sharing.

[Gawdzilla]

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.

[CowboyDon]

Thanks for the tips and pointers on some practice ideals for the swivel knife.

[infomage]

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

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