I have had many requests for a video of my process. This is over an hour as I show work done in real time but have broken up into sections. Carving process usually takes between 15-50 hours depending on complexity.
I throw a thick piece for carving. Generally 3/8-1/2″ depending on how detailed the design will be.
Tools:
- Orange Wood Cuticle Stick
- Bamboo Paddle Pick Skewer
- Metal Scribe (the one I use is my grandfather’s)
- Diamond Core P15 Curved Square Tip
- Xacto Knife – Blade #16
- Kemper DCS Detail Carving Tool
- Kemper DCL Detail Carving Tool
- Mini chisels
- Mini Screwdrivers
- Nail Buffer Block
- Mini Nail Buffer Block