Carving, what am I doing wrong?

[Raksha]

Stupid question, but what hand for what? I am right handed, but can use left for just about everything except writing. Mallet in left and tool in right? Or tool in left and mallet in right? 

[Sheilajeanne]

So glad to hear it!  Looking forward to seeing your new work!

As for your question, I am a lefty, and use the mallet in my right hand and the stamp in my left. I use the swivel knife in my left hand, of course.

But the other way around for the stamps would also make sense for me, as placing the stamps correctly requires a fair bit of dexterity. So, basically, it's whatever YOU feel comfortable with.

 

Edited June 19, 2018 by Sheilajeanne

[battlemunky]

I'm a righty and hold and move the stamp with my left hand and use the mallet in my right. I also cut with my right.

[Sheilajeanne]

4 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said:

So glad to hear it!  Looking forward to seeing your new work!

As for your question, I am a lefty, and use the mallet in my right hand and the stamp in my left. I use the swivel knife in my left hand, of course.

But the other way around for the stamps would also make sense for me, as placing the stamps correctly requires a fair bit of dexterity. So, basically, it's whatever YOU feel comfortable with.

 

I don't know how, but I got that bassackwards! I use the mallet in my left hand and the stamp in  my right!  

[Raksha]

Okey, looks like the mallet goes in your perferd hand. I use both now, depending on angel and tierdness in my arm. But suppose it is best to stick to one. 

 

[Raksha]

My first conclusion is that I do NOT like flowers   Need to find some other motive to practice on.  My second is that the practice piece for coasters are very dry, so I have trouble getting them wet/dry enough. 

 

Edited June 20, 2018 by Raksha

[Raksha]

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