Q: How do I keep the tools sharp while carving?
Hone the knife, parting tool and gouge on the included honing compound and leather strop before starting and again whenever the edge starts to dull.
MK111 - Lee Valley MIY Hand-Carved Basswood Birds Kit
Carving in the round is a subtractive process; you make something by removing material to create a three-dimensional representation of an object. The challenge is to carve to the correct proportions without removing too much material. Small birds are great subjects for trying your hand at carving in the round.
To get you started, we provide two precut basswood blanks: a basic small songbird, such as a chickadee, and a basic cardinal/blue jay. You will learn the techniques for shaping and refining each bird’s form with just three tools: a 2" Frost knife, a 1/4" 70° parting tool and a 3/8" #3 gouge.
Since keeping your tools sharp is key to carving, the instructions will also explain how to do it with honing compound and a leather strop.
Each bird carving can take 5 to 9 hours to complete. This project is suitable for skill levels from beginner to intermediate, for ages 14 years and up.
The well-thought-out kit includes everything you need to make it yourself, including over $100 of hand tools and reusable supplies.
Components of the kit are listed under the Specifications tab.
You will also have access to the step-by-step video and a downloadable copy of the written instructions.
Hone the knife, parting tool and gouge on the included honing compound and leather strop before starting and again whenever the edge starts to dull.
It's suited to beginner and intermediate carvers, ages 14 years and up.
Each bird carving in this basswood carving kit takes about 5 to 9 hours to complete.
| Materials | Basswood blanks; carbon-steel knife, parting tool and gouge |
| Includes | Two basswood bird blanks, Frost knife, parting tool, gouge, cut-resistant gloves, pencil, honing compound, leather strop, furniture finish, sandpaper, scrap wood, rag, vinyl gloves, guard tape |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Make It Yourself Hand-Carved Basswood Birds Kit
Carving in the round is a subtractive process; you make something by removing material to create a three-dimensional representation of an object. The challenge is to carve to the correct proportions without removing too much material. Small birds are great subjects for trying your hand at carving in the round.
To get you started, we provide two precut basswood blanks: a basic small songbird, such as a chickadee, and a basic cardinal/blue jay. You will learn the techniques for shaping and refining each bird’s form with just three tools: a 2" Frost knife, a 1/4" 70° parting tool and a 3/8" #3 gouge.
Since keeping your tools sharp is key to carving, the instructions will also explain how to do it with honing compound and a leather strop.
Each bird carving can take 5 to 9 hours to complete. This project is suitable for skill levels from beginner to intermediate, for ages 14 years and up.
The well-thought-out kit includes everything you need to make it yourself, including over $100 of hand tools and reusable supplies.
Components of the kit are listed under the Specifications tab.
You will also have access to the step-by-step video and a downloadable copy of the written instructions.
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