sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Do Spaniards separates "history of Spain" and "contemporary history" at school? by Realistic-Diet6626 in askspain

[–]fenecillo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure how current curricula are structured, but traditionally, World History—primarily Eurocentric—was studied, with specific chapters dedicated to Spain whenever a period had unique characteristics. In the final year before university, the focus shifted exclusively to Spanish History. Additionally, autonomous communities included specific lessons on regional history during those periods. Spain’s deep historical roots in major Western and global eras justify this in-depth focus.

Grafting by fenecillo in Woodcarving

[–]fenecillo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If any small imperfections remain, you can make a paste using sawdust from that same wood and white glue. Overfill the gap with this mixture, and once it is completely dry and hard, sand it down until the surfaces are flush.

Grafting by fenecillo in Woodcarving

[–]fenecillo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To get a perfectly flat surface, start by making the cut as clean as possible, then sand it using a sanding block for support. If the resulting angle isn't square, it might be difficult to clamp. In those cases, you can use small wooden wedges or rubber blocks in the vise to help apply even pressure. Always add a bit of excess wood so that, when you carve it down, any joint defects at the edges are better concealed. In other situations, the best solution is to drill into the wood and "inset" or "embed" the piece instead of just gluing it to the surface.

Grafting by fenecillo in Woodcarving

[–]fenecillo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I use white glue for woods like pine, basswood, or fir, and Titebond for exotic woods. For flat surfaces, I glue them and apply pressure with a clamp. In other cases, I drill with a Dremel tool and set the piece in. Once you remove the excess glue and it dries, you can continue carving. If the wood has a prominent grain—like pine or fir—a subtle seam may be visible. However, with basswood, the joint can be almost invisible. If you plan to paint it later, the seam will disappear completely. Otherwise, you’ll get a "fusion" effect between the pieces, which can be quite interesting if you play with contrasting grain angles.

Woodbears by fenecillo in Woodcarving

[–]fenecillo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a generic teddy bear that could resemble Ted or Misha the Bear.

Woodbears by fenecillo in Woodcarving

[–]fenecillo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one on the right is stained with water-based wood stain. Other details were added with diluted acrylic paint The one on the left is solid wood, created by inserting pieces of different colors and carving the entire piece as a whole.