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Marty Leenhouts

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  • in reply to: calluses…am I doing something wrong #100012862
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Hi Joe,

    I’m hoping other members will post their thoughts as well.

    Calluses develop from repeated use. Nothing new there. When chip carving the pressure points where calluses form should be on the final part of the index finger before the knuckle. This area is where you press down on the knife to make the cut.

    The calluses on your thumb joint should not be there. They indicate too much pressure there and not on the index finger where it should be.

    Glad to know you’ve completed the Chip CArving Essentials Course!  Great!!

    Marty

    in reply to: calluses…am I doing something wrong #100012861
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Hi Joe,

    I’m hoping other members will post their thoughts as well.

    Calluses develop from repeated use. Nothing new there. When chip carving the pressure points where calluses form should be on the final part of the index finger before the knuckle. This area is where you press down on the knife to make the cut.

    The calluses on your thumb joint should not be there. They indicate too much pressure there and not on the index finger where it should be.

    Glad to know you’ve completed the Chip CArving Essentials Course!  Great!!

    Marty

    in reply to: consistency #100012641
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    “deliberately slowing down has helped a bit.  … can no longer bend it as far as Marty is able to bend his. “

    Good tips, David.

    When slowing down, remember to “focus”

    Our thumbs all work differently so work with what you’ve got!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    in reply to: Need Advice #100012524
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Nice grid! That’s a good way to practice patterns like this.

    You could extend several of the cuts all the way to the center for a more complete carving. That way there wouldn’t be a small empty circle space in the center.

    Keep on ‘chippin’!

     

    in reply to: Ink Jet pattern application #100012516
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    thanks for sharing your thoughts, Norbert! Good insights.

    in reply to: Irish Blessing #100012515
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Mitch, Fantastic lettering and finishing! I love the results you got on this plate.

    Congratulations. I hope many chip carvers are inspired when they see your carving.

    in reply to: Irish Blessing #100012514
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Mitch, Fantastic lettering and finishing! I love the results you got on this plate.

    Congratulations. I hope many chip carvers are inspired when they see your carving.

    in reply to: Irish Blessing #100012513
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Mitch, Fantastic lettering and finishing! I love the results you got on this plate.

    Congratulations. I hope many chip carvers are inspired when they see your carving.

    in reply to: Hello everyone #100012326
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Welcome, Jose! Success on your first transfer. Perfect!!

    in reply to: Let me introduce myself. #100012314
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Welcome, Tim! You’ll meet a lot of great folk here at MyChipCarving.

    I’m glad you liked the 2019 ornament. Keep your eye out for 2020!!

    in reply to: Introduction!!! #100012304
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Welcome, Scott! You’re going to feel right at home here, guaranteed!

    in reply to: kingspawn #100012211
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Welcome, David!

    So glad to hear your chip carving fire has been ignited after seeing the WCI video. Perfect.

    We’ll be here for you along the journey.

    in reply to: Need Advice #100012192
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Hey David!

    I’m going to notify other members about your question to see the advice they’d offer before I jump in. This will help everyone learn how to deal with this very common problem.

     

    in reply to: Gel stain application #100012182
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    Here’s the updated carving after 2 more coats of gel stain.

    Wow!!! What a difference.

    in reply to: Chris from the UK #100012170
    Marty Leenhouts
    Keymaster

    A BIG welcome to the MyChipCarving Community, Chris. You’ve come to the right place to learn and meet a lot of friendly, talented chip carvers.

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