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I'm thinking about some carving activities for MARS. Is it still important to the industry to know how to carve wood? What do you think? Makin Chips, Joe
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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"Carving" will ALWAYS have a place on this wonderful earth !!! Whether it be wood, stone, HDU, plastic, ice or that upcoming turkey !!! In most cases, it is not the material used for the product, it is the skilled craftsmanship that goes into the final product. If you have that skill, it is to your advantage to learn as much as you can about new and improved materials on todays market such as HDU and wood composites.
-------------------- John Smith Kings Bay Signs (Retired) Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 822 | From: Central Florida - The Sunshine State | Registered: Jan 2000
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I believe it is still important to learn how to carve in Wood.
Not ALL jobs are right for HDU. And having carved a little in both materials, If one were to learned to carve well in foam, they will be frustrated if ever faced with a Mahogany job.
My first job was in Mahogany and I'm glad it was. I learned so much on that first job.
If they learn to Carve in wood first, then foam will be a dream.
The basics are always a good place to start.
[ November 13, 2001: Message edited by: Bob Rochon ]
-------------------- Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA 508-865-7330
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Easy Joe, I thuoght I told you to take care of that big sliver sticking out of your stool! I knew something like this was going to happen! Hahahahahahaha. Still havin some fun AND Makin Chips! Joe
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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