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Step 6Practice
A good way to learn knife control is to try keeping the knife at a fixed angle; see how long of a shaving you can make in one cut.
The more you carve, the more you will understand the grain. It's somewhat difficult to explain in a paragraph with a few pictures, but it will make sense as you experience it first-hand.
Start with gently curving objects that allow you some room to make mistakes. As you get better, add details regardless of the orientation of the grain; there is always a way to make the right cut.
Most important of all, have a good time! (and don't hurt yourself)
The more you carve, the more you will understand the grain. It's somewhat difficult to explain in a paragraph with a few pictures, but it will make sense as you experience it first-hand.
Start with gently curving objects that allow you some room to make mistakes. As you get better, add details regardless of the orientation of the grain; there is always a way to make the right cut.
Most important of all, have a good time! (and don't hurt yourself)
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Very cool!