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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
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterHi 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
Marty LeenhoutsKeymaster“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!!
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterNice 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’!
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterthanks for sharing your thoughts, Norbert! Good insights.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterMitch, 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.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterMitch, 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.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterMitch, 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.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterWelcome, Jose! Success on your first transfer. Perfect!!
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterWelcome, 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!!
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterWelcome, Scott! You’re going to feel right at home here, guaranteed!
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterWelcome, 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.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterHey 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.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterHere’s the updated carving after 2 more coats of gel stain.
Wow!!! What a difference.
Marty LeenhoutsKeymasterA 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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