John Daugherty
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I don't remember how but we got off on carving in class the first of last week. One of the kids said he would like to try it and I told him I had a three piece flexcut knife set that I'd bring and a piece of basswood. He has never touched any carving tools before. After going over the safety stuff and showing him what little I know he decided to try and carve a snowman. Here's a couple of progress shots. He snapped the brim of the hat off and you would have thought someone punched him! He was devastated! We had a discussion about grain direction after that. I showed him how to glue it back on and keep going.
I've had several show interest in carving now that they've watched him. I'm having to share knives and safety gloves! They've also learned how to strop and to know the difference between sharp and not so sharp. It warms my heart watching them get excited over making chips! Four or five have told me they are either asking for knives for birthdays or Christmas.
I've had several show interest in carving now that they've watched him. I'm having to share knives and safety gloves! They've also learned how to strop and to know the difference between sharp and not so sharp. It warms my heart watching them get excited over making chips! Four or five have told me they are either asking for knives for birthdays or Christmas.