28ist Report post Posted December 28, 2011 I see a bunch of different modeling tools for use when carving. Round spoon, fine stylus, large undercut, ect. Which tools are recommended for someone (me) who is thinking of doing some basic tooling? I'm not worried too much about price, I just don't want to purchase a bunch of tools that might get little or no use. Anyone have a recommendations on "must haves" for a beginner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 28, 2011 The most commonly used modeler I have is my spade(kind of a spoon) and stylus combo. After that, it's the med and small spoon combo. When I (very occasionally) do any floral tooling, the deerfoot sees a good bit of use to lift the petal edges. If you'll be doing a lot of embossing, then the ball end styli would be a good investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawcustom Report post Posted February 26, 2014 Reviving an old thread but I'm at the same junction of needing to pick up a modeler and want to start with the most useful. Based on the above would it be this one: http://springfieldleather.com/29153/Modeler%2CFine%2CSm-Round-Spoon/ ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted February 26, 2014 It depends on how detailed of carvings you are planning on doing, but for regular floral carving that might be a bit too small, just in my opinion. I would want the next size up from that. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
