Power Carve - Texturing Using Carving And A Pick

http://carvingonwood.com/power-carvin... Power carving texturing is one of the best ways to "tell the story" of your carving. There are many different textures that can be created just by carving, but when combined with others implements and tools there is no limit to the possibilities. This type of texture can be applied to any type of carving from relief to caricature, habitat, fish, bird, or other animals in the round or in relief. One such texture that can be created with carving and other tools used a pick. The pick is a great tool for creating similar sized holes without causing any burning or scorching of the material you are carving. With a consistent pressure or strike of the mallet on the pick it is possible to create very uniform holes. Depending on the pressure used to create the holes different sizes can be achieved. Other options include using a nail, screw, larger or smaller pick, or other pointed implement. Each of these choices will yield a different result. Give this a try, and see what different kinds of textures you can create to apply to your next carving project.