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How to Get Into Crochet...
Artisan Crafts Week
...Even if You've Never so Much as Heard of it Before
Hi everyone! MrsEveTwo (https://www.deviantart.com/mrsevetwo) here, but you can call me Shea! Two years ago, I learned how to crochet with zero knowledge of the craft. I want to share with you what got me started, and how I went from knowing nothing to opening an Etsy using nothing but the internet!
First off, let me just say that I'm pretty much as amateur as it gets. Everything I've learned has been through online tutorials and lots of practice to figure out what works best for me. I'm just getting into this game, so I'm not exactly equipped to do any real tutorials, but I can help you find your passion
How I got here
I am not a naturally gifted artist; what talent I have is the result of my effort and a few good instructors, despite the work of a dreadful instructor.
I had the typical, uninspired art instruction in elementary and middle school (kindergarten through eighth grade - roughly 5 through 14 years old).
In high school, I encountered a dreadful teacher and was required to take at least two years with her. What made her dreadful was complicated. She openly picked favorites and wouldn’t “waste” her effort on anyone else. She embraced the crass notion that allowing students to flail around and then praising everything was good
A 'Whittle' Magic: Carve Your Own Wand (Part 2)
Artisan Crafts Week
Part 2A: Carving the Details
Welcome to the final part of A Whittle Magic: Carve Your Own Wand, where we will use basic whittling techniques to carve a Harry Potter-style wand from wood. In Part 1, we practiced some simple whittling cuts and used those cuts to carve the basic shape of the wand. Now, in Part 2, we’ll refine the design by carving the details before moving on to sanding, staining, and finishing.
Because we will be working with sharp knives in close proximity to fingers, this workshop is recommended for those 15 years of age and older.
Caution!! Woodworking is NOT a risk-free craft. Review these safet
A 'Whittle' Magic: Carve Your Own Wand (Part 1)
Artisan Crafts Week
Part 1A: Introduction to Whittling
Greetings, I’m PraeclarusWands (https://www.deviantart.com/praeclaruswands) and today we will learn how to carve our very own Harry Potter-style wands from wood! This two-part workshop is intended for first-time woodworkers, but experienced woodworkers are sure to benefit as well. Start here in Part 1 to learn the basic techniques of whittling. We'll then use those techniques to whittle the overall shape of your wand. In Part 2, we will carve the details of your design, then sand, stain, and apply a protective finish coat to the wood, enhancing your work and creating a final product you’ll be proud to show off.
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