The world of wood carving is not for the faint of heart. The pain and discomfort of this process are no less than the pleasure of the piece. Even though you may not be able to finish the piece in exactly the way you would like, the beauty of the process is that it makes you a better person.
Bali wood carving is one of those things that people have a very hard time admitting that they enjoy, but a lot of people (at least the ones I’ve met) seem to enjoy it because it makes them feel better about their own lives.
I have been a wood carver for many years and I have had very little fun. I have found that getting to the point of finishing a piece does not equate to fun. It is far better to have the piece done well and to be able to look back at it and say, “Man, I wish I’d started this sooner.
I think that the most fun I get out of wood carving is when I finish a piece and can look back and say, Man, Id really did that. I like to think that I have a sense of humor about this, because it is often the case that I do not enjoy the process of carving.
This is one of those things that just seems like a good idea at first, but then I’ve found that it doesn’t really work. I can do it for hours on end, but I like my pieces to look the way I want them, to be crafted with care and attention, and I have found this to be a problem with a lot of the art I do.
Ive seen a lot of art done by people who are very good at it, but it just does not work for me or for a lot of art. I can imagine why. The problem is that if you are not happy with the way you are carving, there is very little you can do. If you are a beginner, you are probably going to be okay with the process, but there is nothing you can do to change the way you are carving.
At the start of a new project, I find it helpful to think about what I am trying to do, and think carefully about how it is going to look. If I am not sure about it, then I should probably pick a new project.
The thing is, once you start getting really familiar with the new technique of carving, it becomes more and more challenging to get your hands on something that will do the same job. I’ve already discussed this with some of you, so I’m not going to discuss it here.
When it comes to carving wood, there are several different styles. It is very difficult to find something that will work for everyone. There are different types of wood, different grain-types, different carving techniques. If you have to choose between a “wood-cutter” and a “sculptor,” the quality of the wood is what really makes the difference. There are also the many different types of wood available to us now.
The more wood you use, the thinner your carving will be. The thicker the wood, the more complicated the carving. A lot of times, you’ll be making a series of smaller pieces and you want to get those to look like one big piece. This is especially the case if you have a hard time cutting wood yourself. I’ve seen wood-cutters break a lot of their teeth while doing this.
