First picture carving

[xchief807]

This is my first attempt at carving a picture. I don't think its to bad and advice is welcome.

Kevin


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[Geomoo1]

Looks great, Kevin. Did you stain and wipe it? Also what settings did you use?

[xchief807]

I used a brush to stain it and I had the depth at .250 and height at 300 and I inverted the PTN. I used 2 different stains so it would stand out.

[zan29]

Pretty darn good Kevin!

[aokweld101]

By looking at Your carving I see nothing wrong with it at all ..good job.. maybe you need to step up the game and do a lithophane !

[Canemaker]

Very impressive, are litho coming next. Which one do you prefer?

[xchief807]

Thanks everyone I am kicking around doing some lithos I have never tried doing one. I have to figure out the whole lighting the shadow box thing. what to use and where to buy.

[mikemi]

Looks better than some I have attempted.

Mike

[Bigtyme]

Nice job, Kevin. The stain really has brought out the detail you put into the carve. Well done!!

[xchief807]

The stain really does bring out all the detail. I like to use a brush and leave the stain heavy in spots and light in others.

[smurfjeep]

For a first carve, I am completely impressed. My first carves are normally a disaster. Really cool staining techniques as well.

[CNC Carver]

Very nice work Kevin!
Jeff

[rcdages]

Looks very good Kevin.

[rcdages]

xchief807

Any help you need PM me and I answer your questions.
I can even review your mpc for you.

[xchief807]

Thank you I appreciate that I will take you up on that.

[rcdages]

Looking forward to helping you.

[rcdages]

What wood did you use?
What was your Depth setting ?
What High did you set ?

[xchief807]

I used pine depth was .250 and height was 300

[rcdages]

I have not tried one yet just might.

Thank you

[xchief807]

If you do one I would love to see it when your done.

[rcdages]

I sure will post it.

Thanks for the info.