Pipe carving suggestions

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 21 Dec 2023, 05:54

I found this meer carving kit amongst my stuff while unpacking boxes that were sealed 20 years ago.

I'm looking for suggestions on what to attempt to carve with this kit.

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FredS · Post by **FredS** » 21 Dec 2023, 06:23

How about a topless mermaid riding a dolphin?

JimVH · Post by **JimVH** » 21 Dec 2023, 11:06

That is badass. Go freehand. Fondle and shape, fondle and shape. See where it takes you.

Although, topless mermaids are pretty cool.

SlowToke · Post by **SlowToke** » 21 Dec 2023, 12:57

First thing I'd do is rehydrate that sea foam! It's much easier to shape when it's hydrated. Put it in a ziploc bag with some distilled water and let it sit for a month or so. When you're working on it, return it to the bag between carving sessions. It becomes very hard and brittle when it's bone dry.

Bloodhound · Post by **Bloodhound** » 21 Dec 2023, 15:04

At first I thought this...

But then I saw FredS advise,,,I like his suggestion better

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 21 Dec 2023, 19:01

JimVH wrote: ↑21 Dec 2023, 11:06 That is badass. Go freehand.

Anything I carve will end up looking like a freehand.

jmg · Post by **jmg** » 21 Dec 2023, 22:43

Soak it in water first.

sweetandsour · Post by **sweetandsour** » 21 Dec 2023, 22:52

Mermaid has my vote.