What tools would be best for hand carving a wood chess set?
Q. I've been interested in hand carving my own wood chess set and board but have no wood carving experience. A chess set has 64 pieces and I think that could be very hard on the hands without the right tools for small wood carving, so I'd like to know what kind of tools would be best for that. Also I would be appreciative of any advice on the type of wood to use and/or tips on staining/glossi ng. Thanks in advance for your responses, Yahoo! Answers community.
Asked by dabj01 - Fri Feb 26 19:33:47 2010 - Sculpture - 3 Answers - Comments

A. the smaller tools. they make them in all sizes. and hand carving is hard on the hands always. a good sturdy wood like oak or something like that is good for something you want to last.
Answered by bigcherrybomb - Sat Feb 27 01:56:19 2010

What kind of wood is best to use for carving small animals?
Q. I carve with peach pits usualy, but what kinds of wood are good for carving? And any tips on where to buy some?
Asked by the white indian - Mon Sep 28 00:39:08 2009 - Sculpture - 1 Answers - Comments

A. morning wood
Answered by Monty Python's Flying Circus - Mon Sep 28 00:47:46 2009

What are the best foot positions/angle s on a snowboard for carving and linking turns?
Q. This will be my 3rd season boarding. I do not fall anymore, I have good balance, and do the black diamonds with no issue. What I would like is to fine tune my skills in linking my turns and get into carving. I have a burton cruzer. What foot positions would be best to give me more control of the board and to do smooth turns and carving?
Asked by nking6575 - Sat Jan 23 19:12:41 2010 - Snowboarding - 2 Answers - Comments

A. HI, I am also new to carving but not snowboarding ( been riding since 88 ) I went to hard plate bindings and hard boots ( similar to ski boots ) this year and the difference is night & day. 1) hard boots and hard plate bindings give instantaneous feedback and input into the board & initiating turns, 2) hard boots & plate bindings bring your boot-foot up higher so "boot out" is no problem at all. even up to 85%+ tilt in a hard over carve turn. As for boot angels , go shallower / lowing in degree number than a freestyle set up number, also go with the lowest number in the lead / front foot and less in the back / rear foot., stay away from parallel even numbers front & back, also the hard plate bindings have a Cant &a [cont.]
Answered by SteveEvans - Mon Jan 25 00:33:29 2010

What is a pair of rossignol 9x racing carving generation skis worth?
Q. I found a pair of Rossignol 9X racing Carving generation skis 170cm, marker bindings, in someones trash, perfectly good, dont know why they threw them out. Any ideas as to what they are worth? Also what is the best brand of ski?
Asked by Oliver C - Sun Jun 1 02:03:44 2008 - Other - Winter Sports - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Could be several reasons they were tossed. I bought a similar pair last December, $100 USD, with Rossignol race bindings, used but not abused. The ski is long and stiff for current trends in the US, also check the bindings for damage and the flex pattern of the ski. Sometimes the damage is concealed except to an expert. One my students rented a pair and when he tried to use them we found they were broken. Flex the ski and shake it, check for sheer twist and base condition. Good luck.
Answered by Jim W - Sun Jun 1 10:55:13 2008

What's the difference between carving and pumping on a longboard?
Q. Both use the exact same technique: lean your toes forward, then lean your heels back, etc. Yet, carving is used to slow down while pumping is used to propel yourself forward. How is this possible and what is the difference between the two?
Asked by koala_march - Sun May 2 09:40:37 2010 - Other - Sports - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Carving is when you weave down the hill for instance going side to side. pumping is when you apply pressure to increase/remain constant speed.
Answered by Anonymous - Sun May 2 20:39:46 2010

How to make your own pumpkin carving pattern?
Q. Does anyone know any (hopefully simple) way to make your own carving pattern, out of a face picture?
Asked by sammi - Sun Oct 19 15:53:01 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Get the picture to the size you need to fit the pumpkin(it helps to get the picture in black & white- the contrast shows up better). Tape the picture on the gourd, and use a pin or awl to mark the edges of the head and other facial features. Then make a "frame" for the face, making sure the frame actually touches the head in several places. With the picture for reference, use a gouge or other carving tool to shave away the lighter parts of the face(cheek bones, nose, etc), remembering that shaving more flesh will allow more light to shine through. Leave the darker parts of the picture with the skin on, or the most shallow carving. Once you have the face done, then you can carve around the head to open up the frame. This isn't… [cont.]
Answered by Pinky D - Sun Oct 19 16:53:10 2008

How are the blocks of ice for ice carving made?
Q. I've heard that some use clarifying agents, and that some are gradually frozen 1/2 inch at a time...can the carving ice block be created in a 0 F walk-in freezer??
Asked by stimpy - Thu Sep 14 01:32:29 2006 - Other - Food & Drink - 7 Answers - Comments

A. it's purified water that is vibrated slowly to remove any bubles.
Answered by USMCstingray - Thu Sep 14 01:35:04 2006

How can I find stone / rock to carve? Where can I find carving lessons in Shreveport, Louisiana?
Q. I'd like to try stone carving, but I don't know what I'm doing--is there a way to find local sculptors for classes? I already tried locals colleges etc with no luck. Also, I know you can buy soapstone and alabaster etc over the internet and pay a ton for shipping, but is there any stone that I can just drive to and buy locally (or dig up myself)??
Asked by Linzer3 - Mon Sep 17 22:36:54 2007 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments

A. There are rock shops in Metairie and Lafayette that can sell you different kinds of stone to practice on. Probably others closer that I don't know about. They can also tell you what kinds of native stone would work in your area and where to find it. Try serpentine too. You may want to work your way up to marble, it's pretty unforgiving. Most good art supply stores can sell you carving tools. The Red River Sculpture Society includes some sculptors in Louisiana, and they should be able to steer you to some lessons. They have a good web site. Good luck.
Answered by TG - Mon Sep 17 22:46:03 2007

What does this mysterious carving on the back of my violin mean?
Q. My grandfather handed down a beautiful old violin to me. He says that he got it in Europe while he was fighting in World War II, and he wanted me to be able to play it now. It makes a beautiful sound, and I love to play it in concert...but I'm mystified by a carving on the back of it. I've not been able to find anyone who can explain it. On the back, just under the neck, is scratched "Y/EO/B." (minus the quotes, of course) Can anyone explain this to me? Thanks so much!
Asked by Boppadoo - Sat Nov 21 17:55:36 2009 - Other - Arts & Humanities - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I first would like to know what country your grandfather was in at the time of purchase. no doubt it is abbreviations for a saying, or phrase, but more than likely in another language.
Answered by Kate H - Sat Nov 21 18:04:56 2009

What are some really cool pumpkin carving ideas?
Q. I am in 6th grade and at my school in 6th grade you do a pumpkin carving contest. You bring in a pumpkin and carve it, then Kindergarten - 5th grade votes for their favorite pumpkin and there is 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. I really want to win but have no good ideas. Please give me some ideas. Make them cool and something that lots of kids would like!! Thanks!
Asked by Sabrina J - Wed Oct 20 19:45:12 2010 - Halloween - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There is 3 types of pumpkin carving patterns, easy, scary and Obama, a total of 18 pattern templates. Look through the different style patterns and pick up your favorite.
Answered by - Wed Oct 20 22:35:10 2010

What is the best way to attach decorations to a pumpkin that you are not carving?
Q. We're having a Hallowe'en party with a pumpkin decorating contest. This is for kids ages 3 - 6 and younger. They won't be carving the pumpkins. I plan on having paper, stickers, and other arts and crafts stuff for them to put on the pumpkins. Can we just use Elmer's glue or what else might work to attach things to the pumpkins for kids this age?
Asked by warehaus - Fri Oct 20 15:04:48 2006 - Hobbies & Crafts - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Use glue sticks. Elmer's glue + kids = big mess.
Answered by Richard - Fri Oct 20 15:12:07 2006

What are the different wood carving tools?
Q. Can you enumerate the different tools used in Low-Relief Carving with THEi R USES? PLEASE?
Asked by 'kthln. - Wed Dec 23 06:19:03 2009 - Sculpture - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Most V and round gouges, knives and chisels. The first two are used for making slots with either sloping sides or round bottoms which come in different radii. The latter two are used for making straight or curved cuts and removing material for a flat bottom. Perhaps the most important tool is one or more high quality sharpening stones of various hardnesses and finenesses for the best possible edge. Depending on how you buy your stock you will need a saw and you may need a vise or some other mounting method to free both hands to hold the tools.
Answered by Mike1942f - Wed Dec 23 11:16:40 2009

What's the difference between linked turns and carving in snowboarding?
Q. I thought that I was carving, but apparently from looking at vids it looks more like link turns. What's the difference? Or is it just two name for the same thing?
Asked by The Chosen One - Fri Jan 22 23:02:20 2010 - Snowboarding - 1 Answers - Comments

A. bear with me as it's hard to explain in words without physically showing you so if its incorrect and someone else corrects it, I do apologize but in my experience imagine a skiier if you will...similar concept...linki ng turns with skiis utilizes shifting your weight from your left and right foot to negotiate a wide turning angle making sweeping 'S' in the snow whereas carving on skiis requires sharper angles that can be performed at higher speeds without really slowing you down. Same concept with snowboarding... linking turns is just slaloming back and forth whereas carving you can maintain a generally straight line on each edge. There are different methods for carving...push- pull technique is a popular one, or what i've [cont.]
Answered by Judo No - Sat Jan 23 06:19:23 2010

How to get into wood carving?
Q. Im kind of interested in wood carving and stuff, im already in a shop class and know how to work with wood on machines and stuff but id like to carve also. how much does it cost for the tools and how long does it take to become decent at carving? where can i get tools or learn how to carve? where can i get good wood to cave, and what are good woods for carving? prices?
Asked by sk8ergangsta2003 - Sun Sep 21 17:21:53 2008 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 6 Answers - Comments

A. get a woodcraft mag. they sell the tools, but also this very cool 8 sided carving template. it has a face in 8 different stages of carving. starts w/ the first cuts, then to more , and more detail, till the 8th and finished side. it's a hole education without the words. good luck, and get some sharpening stones too.
Answered by johnhassay - Sun Sep 21 19:44:16 2008

What is the best kind of wood for carving?
Q. I'm intrested in carving and was wondering what's the best kind to use? I want to use alot of detail but with minmum strain.
Asked by ryguy - Wed Jul 26 00:29:31 2006 - Other - Arts & Humanities - 1 Answers - Comments

A. pine maybe?
Answered by Spelunking Spork - Wed Jul 26 00:33:18 2006

What kind of longboard should i get for beginner carving?
Q. I have 3 boards that i have in mind and they are Loaded Dervish , Loaded Vanguard , or a Loaded Ceviche . Or is there any board you want to suggest for a beginner who wants to start carving ?
Asked by Problems - Fri Dec 18 01:32:43 2009 - Surfing - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Where do you live and what kind of waves do you ride? Check out what all the better surfers in your local line up are ridding and talk to them and local shops and sharpers. Good luck, Aloha & Merry Christmas
Answered by soli deo gloria - Fri Dec 18 03:22:26 2009

What small fruits are good for carving at Halloween?
Q. I want to carve little fruits for people when they leave the party I'm hosting. I need something that's around apple size but is good for carving like a pumpkin is. Any suggestions?
Asked by yemen - Wed Oct 7 14:02:29 2009 - Halloween - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Try pears. Oddly shaped and hard enough to carve.
Answered by Irish Sean - Wed Oct 7 14:10:08 2009

How much is my Max Alvarez wood carving worth?
Q. I own a larger wood carving, hand done by Max Alvarez, the brother of David Alvarez and brother in law to Ben Ortega. It is of a Rabbit holding another carved baby rabbit in its hands. Does anyone know what it might be worth today?
Asked by buckyrob - Sun Nov 8 15:28:00 2009 - Sculpture - 1 Answers - Comments

A. conserve it, since he has artistic value
Answered by Sempronio - Thu Nov 12 10:40:04 2009

Is there anything thing that I can bake using carving pumpkin?
Q. I have two large carving pumpkins for the kids to help carve. I would like to be able to bake something (pumpkin cake, bread etc.) using the pulp. I know that I can roast the seeds but I just hate to see all that pulp go to waste. Thank You, Chrissy
Asked by Chrissy O - Mon Oct 15 22:37:13 2007 - Cooking & Recipes - 4 Answers - Comments

A. yes, you can make homemade pumpkin pie. My Grandmother did this once and it was GOOD.
Answered by ValleyR - Mon Oct 15 22:40:36 2007

What kind of wax can I use for carving?
Q. I want to create a model, by carving it from wax, then put it in an oven to give it a half melted effect. What sort of wax should I use for this? I need a wax that doesnt burn easily, but melt slowly.
Asked by kb - Tue Mar 3 06:51:16 2009 - Sculpture - 3 Answers - Comments

A. they make carving wax...its mainly for jewelry but you can order a larger size for what your are doing. just search carving wax to find exactly what you are looking for.
Answered by chaos_dragon12 - Tue Mar 3 07:44:57 2009