Members VanBandama Posted April 24, 2020 Members Report Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Hi. I'm new to this forum and leather crafting, I watched dozens of videos from tandy on YT. I did every step carefully .But in the end my panda looks kinda stiff or I should say like hewn stone How to get smooth carving lines? Thanks for any advice Edited April 24, 2020 by VanBandama Quote
Members Treed Posted April 24, 2020 Members Report Posted April 24, 2020 practice, practice, practice and more practice..... check out youtube channel Joe Meling or facebook 23+ for some tips and tricks..... bobby Quote
Members oltoot Posted April 24, 2020 Members Report Posted April 24, 2020 You will find that mallet/maul weight matched to tool has a lot to do with it. Being able to pick a 'whacker' that is just right and needs only gravity and guidance will help a lot (over the years, I have accumulated~ 20 different weights from 6 oz to 3 lbs and use them all in a large, complex pattern) I find that with practice (years) I can control the force delivered more exactly and switch less often. Quote
terrymac Posted April 24, 2020 Report Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) I feel the most important factor in smooth carving is having a sharp swivel knife blade. You will be surprised at how much easier carving can be. The other thing I see is you are leaning the knife and undercutting on some of your curves. What Oldtoot said is awfully important also Terry Edited April 24, 2020 by terrymac Addition Quote
Members VanBandama Posted April 24, 2020 Author Members Report Posted April 24, 2020 thank you for quick and detalied response. I'll definitely check that youtube channel. Quote
Members rykermcdermott Posted April 26, 2020 Members Report Posted April 26, 2020 To my untrained eye that seems like a pretty good first attempt, I find this motivating. Make sure to post a follow up! Quote
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