Figure carving of Popeye

[immiketoo]

Rudi, being is essential.  Many people don't know how to do it!

9 hours ago, LederRudi said:

A piece of art!

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[Reegesc]

clap clap clap.  sb in a museum

 

[HaleyGray]

That's an amazing carving! I love how round that eye looks. I always have trouble with eyes.... haha

[immiketoo]

On 2/16/2017 at 3:49 AM, HaleyGray said:

That's an amazing carving! I love how round that eye looks. I always have trouble with eyes.... haha

Thank you!  It is actually quite round, so that helps

 

[spacedog]

An amazing piece of work. Well done.

[GrayHallidayJr]

Very nice! 

[immiketoo]

Thanks everyone

 

[jrny4wrd]

I know this is an older topic but can I ask, did you use carved plugs or puddy? I’m learning how to emboss and it seems many people use putty. When would comeone use carved plugs instead? 

[immiketoo]

I prefer carved plugs.  I have used putty as well, but its more difficult to get the detail you can get with a carved plug.  It's faster though, if that matters.  I think a carved plug will hold up better over time if you use your carving for items that will be used.  If they are wall hangers, it shouldn't matter.

When is up to you.  If you have the time and energy, make a carved plug.  There is no real reason to use one over the other apart from what I have mentioned above, and thats's just personal preference.