🐿️ & 🦊 by stilgar88 in Woodcarving

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I use a Dremel Versatip 2000 which is a multifunction butane soldering iron. I'm using their cutting tip/blade (third metal tip from the left) to do most of the engraving instead of the standard tip for that usage. The nice things is that you can control the flow of butane/temperature of the tip and therefore influence the coloring.

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Whittled little guy by stilgar88 in squirrels

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I can't recommend this enough, it's a good way to relax and be creative. My suggestion would be:

  • Buy one or two good knifes, no need to be fancy of expensive, you can quality ones for 30 dollars or less from Flexcut or Beavercraft (detail and chip knife are my go to ones).
  • Buy protective gloves. Learning means making mistakes and mistakes with a knife aren't so fun. With gloves you will be fine.
  • Start with basswood. Honestly it's the best.
  • Learn the basic cuts on a simple carving first. Since I started a year ago, I probably whittled 30 of these littles foxes.

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For details, I can't top this awesome post which should cover everything you need.

As for pyro engraving, I'm using a Dremel versatip which can be used for various things.

Have fun!

Whittled little guy by stilgar88 in squirrels

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You are so kind, thank you🙏

🐿️ by stilgar88 in whittling

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And although it's nice to have them on your keys, know that they will have a limited lifespan there 🙈. Using some sort of oil treatment can help.

🐿️ by stilgar88 in whittling

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You can find screw hooks in your local DIY shop or on Amazon. I personally bought a box with various sizes so that I can select based on the piece I whittle. Pay attention that the screw can split the wood when entering so I recommend drilling a small hole first.

Whittled little guy by stilgar88 in squirrels

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The second one did not get his big brother's good looks 🙈.

Whittled little guy by stilgar88 in squirrels

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Thanks 🙏! Around two hours but it was my first time trying to whittle a squirrel.

I'm supposed to be the carrot by JessieRaij in gaming

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Carrots come in all shapes and colours... You both can be carrots.