If you've read my book, Carve Stamp Play, you know that the only block I carve stamps out of is Speedy Carve. However, I came across a product in the Blick online store that I had to try: Blick Readycut.
It's a carving block that is made up of a thin grey layer on top of a white layer. The thin grey layer is intended so that you can see what you're carving as you're carving it.
This is the stamp I carved:
Here are my thoughts:
I bought the block because I liked the idea that you could see where you were carving. Two thoughts on that: (a) you can achieve the same thing by inking up your block, and (b) there wasn't enough of a difference between the grey and the white for me. The bigger issue is that the Readycut is very soft and rubbery — almost stretchy. This made detail work a bit very frustrating for me. When I wanted to make a small cut, the block stretched instead of cutting. I found it difficult to make hard stops with the blade as well. I can see that I also got a number of ragged cuts because of the softness of the block. All in all, I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be buying it again.
Have you tried Readycut? What did you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
A very detailed stamp! Based on your review I wouldn’t try it because of the stretch.
A very detailed stamp! Based on your review I wouldn’t try it because of the stretch.
A very detailed stamp! Based on your review I wouldn’t try it because of the stretch.
A very detailed stamp! Based on your review I wouldn’t try it because of the stretch.
A very detailed stamp! Based on your review I wouldn’t try it because of the stretch.
Considering your description of the material, the detail you managed to carve is astonishing. A beginner would supposedly be lost.
Considering your description of the material, the detail you managed to carve is astonishing. A beginner would supposedly be lost.
Considering your description of the material, the detail you managed to carve is astonishing. A beginner would supposedly be lost.
Considering your description of the material, the detail you managed to carve is astonishing. A beginner would supposedly be lost.
Considering your description of the material, the detail you managed to carve is astonishing. A beginner would supposedly be lost.
While no where near as skilled as you, I have tried several different stamp carving materials and agree there is nothing as good to the speedball pink. But that’s a great idea to but the darker color on top. Love that stamp!
While no where near as skilled as you, I have tried several different stamp carving materials and agree there is nothing as good to the speedball pink. But that’s a great idea to but the darker color on top. Love that stamp!
While no where near as skilled as you, I have tried several different stamp carving materials and agree there is nothing as good to the speedball pink. But that’s a great idea to but the darker color on top. Love that stamp!
While no where near as skilled as you, I have tried several different stamp carving materials and agree there is nothing as good to the speedball pink. But that’s a great idea to but the darker color on top. Love that stamp!
While no where near as skilled as you, I have tried several different stamp carving materials and agree there is nothing as good to the speedball pink. But that’s a great idea to but the darker color on top. Love that stamp!
Awesome stamp with so many details. really a work of art in itself. Given your thoughts on this block I’ll definitely keep to the speedball pink carving material. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome stamp with so many details. really a work of art in itself. Given your thoughts on this block I’ll definitely keep to the speedball pink carving material. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome stamp with so many details. really a work of art in itself. Given your thoughts on this block I’ll definitely keep to the speedball pink carving material. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome stamp with so many details. really a work of art in itself. Given your thoughts on this block I’ll definitely keep to the speedball pink carving material. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome stamp with so many details. really a work of art in itself. Given your thoughts on this block I’ll definitely keep to the speedball pink carving material. Thanks for sharing.
I haven’t tried it but I do like the design that you created. Thanks for the review.
I haven’t tried it but I do like the design that you created. Thanks for the review.
I haven’t tried it but I do like the design that you created. Thanks for the review.
I haven’t tried it but I do like the design that you created. Thanks for the review.
I haven’t tried it but I do like the design that you created. Thanks for the review.
cool stamp! thanks for the feedback
cool stamp! thanks for the feedback
cool stamp! thanks for the feedback
cool stamp! thanks for the feedback
cool stamp! thanks for the feedback
As someone who has yet to carve her first stamp (will be trying soon, though), I appreciate you sharing your experience with the Readycut; the information is helpful & I think I’ll stick with the pink stuff from Speedball to begin with. Love your stamp!
As someone who has yet to carve her first stamp (will be trying soon, though), I appreciate you sharing your experience with the Readycut; the information is helpful & I think I’ll stick with the pink stuff from Speedball to begin with. Love your stamp!
As someone who has yet to carve her first stamp (will be trying soon, though), I appreciate you sharing your experience with the Readycut; the information is helpful & I think I’ll stick with the pink stuff from Speedball to begin with. Love your stamp!
As someone who has yet to carve her first stamp (will be trying soon, though), I appreciate you sharing your experience with the Readycut; the information is helpful & I think I’ll stick with the pink stuff from Speedball to begin with. Love your stamp!
As someone who has yet to carve her first stamp (will be trying soon, though), I appreciate you sharing your experience with the Readycut; the information is helpful & I think I’ll stick with the pink stuff from Speedball to begin with. Love your stamp!
I’m glad for your review. I would’ve tried it, but I won’t now. Based on your comments, the stamp you carved is amazing. You are so inspiring. Thanks for your insight.
I’m glad for your review. I would’ve tried it, but I won’t now. Based on your comments, the stamp you carved is amazing. You are so inspiring. Thanks for your insight.
I’m glad for your review. I would’ve tried it, but I won’t now. Based on your comments, the stamp you carved is amazing. You are so inspiring. Thanks for your insight.
I’m glad for your review. I would’ve tried it, but I won’t now. Based on your comments, the stamp you carved is amazing. You are so inspiring. Thanks for your insight.
I’m glad for your review. I would’ve tried it, but I won’t now. Based on your comments, the stamp you carved is amazing. You are so inspiring. Thanks for your insight.
I bought three pieces of the pink stuff (Speedball) and soon will be trying my first !stamp!…the best is to start with a simple one. Thanks for showing; i will stay with the pink!…your “eye” stamp is a professional creation…great!
I bought three pieces of the pink stuff (Speedball) and soon will be trying my first !stamp!…the best is to start with a simple one. Thanks for showing; i will stay with the pink!…your “eye” stamp is a professional creation…great!
I bought three pieces of the pink stuff (Speedball) and soon will be trying my first !stamp!…the best is to start with a simple one. Thanks for showing; i will stay with the pink!…your “eye” stamp is a professional creation…great!
I bought three pieces of the pink stuff (Speedball) and soon will be trying my first !stamp!…the best is to start with a simple one. Thanks for showing; i will stay with the pink!…your “eye” stamp is a professional creation…great!
I bought three pieces of the pink stuff (Speedball) and soon will be trying my first !stamp!…the best is to start with a simple one. Thanks for showing; i will stay with the pink!…your “eye” stamp is a professional creation…great!
That’s incredibly detailed–and quite amazing considering the substrate. I tried Ready Cut first and have never gone back to carving. I do have your book, and I think I’ll try your first choice and see if I can do better.
That’s incredibly detailed–and quite amazing considering the substrate. I tried Ready Cut first and have never gone back to carving. I do have your book, and I think I’ll try your first choice and see if I can do better.
That’s incredibly detailed–and quite amazing considering the substrate. I tried Ready Cut first and have never gone back to carving. I do have your book, and I think I’ll try your first choice and see if I can do better.
That’s incredibly detailed–and quite amazing considering the substrate. I tried Ready Cut first and have never gone back to carving. I do have your book, and I think I’ll try your first choice and see if I can do better.
That’s incredibly detailed–and quite amazing considering the substrate. I tried Ready Cut first and have never gone back to carving. I do have your book, and I think I’ll try your first choice and see if I can do better.
What a great and detailed design your stamp has–wonderful work!
Haven’t tried the Readycut but enjoyed working on Staedtler Mastercarve blocks last year. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
What a great and detailed design your stamp has–wonderful work!
Haven’t tried the Readycut but enjoyed working on Staedtler Mastercarve blocks last year. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
What a great and detailed design your stamp has–wonderful work!
Haven’t tried the Readycut but enjoyed working on Staedtler Mastercarve blocks last year. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
What a great and detailed design your stamp has–wonderful work!
Haven’t tried the Readycut but enjoyed working on Staedtler Mastercarve blocks last year. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
What a great and detailed design your stamp has–wonderful work!
Haven’t tried the Readycut but enjoyed working on Staedtler Mastercarve blocks last year. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
I love the pink speedball but, is hard to find in town as everyone is making stamps now! What I am looking for is the smallest carving point . What is the smallest point and where can can I get it ? Thanks ,I love all your inspiration Julie!
I love the pink speedball but, is hard to find in town as everyone is making stamps now! What I am looking for is the smallest carving point . What is the smallest point and where can can I get it ? Thanks ,I love all your inspiration Julie!
I love the pink speedball but, is hard to find in town as everyone is making stamps now! What I am looking for is the smallest carving point . What is the smallest point and where can can I get it ? Thanks ,I love all your inspiration Julie!
I love the pink speedball but, is hard to find in town as everyone is making stamps now! What I am looking for is the smallest carving point . What is the smallest point and where can can I get it ? Thanks ,I love all your inspiration Julie!
I love the pink speedball but, is hard to find in town as everyone is making stamps now! What I am looking for is the smallest carving point . What is the smallest point and where can can I get it ? Thanks ,I love all your inspiration Julie!
I have tried it–I try everything–and I agree with Julie that the grey stuff is too rubbery. My favorite is Nasco SafeTCut, which I can get at several places here in the Seattle area. I like it because it lets me make crisp cuts, prints well, and comes in convenient sizes (including 24×36 inches which is too heavy for me to lift) so I can make larger prints if I need to. I just got some clear stuff to try–I can tape my design underneath, and carve it–and I think it would stick to acrylic blocks for ease of handling. But it looks like it would be harder to carve, like linoleum–we’ll see.
I have tried it–I try everything–and I agree with Julie that the grey stuff is too rubbery. My favorite is Nasco SafeTCut, which I can get at several places here in the Seattle area. I like it because it lets me make crisp cuts, prints well, and comes in convenient sizes (including 24×36 inches which is too heavy for me to lift) so I can make larger prints if I need to. I just got some clear stuff to try–I can tape my design underneath, and carve it–and I think it would stick to acrylic blocks for ease of handling. But it looks like it would be harder to carve, like linoleum–we’ll see.
I have tried it–I try everything–and I agree with Julie that the grey stuff is too rubbery. My favorite is Nasco SafeTCut, which I can get at several places here in the Seattle area. I like it because it lets me make crisp cuts, prints well, and comes in convenient sizes (including 24×36 inches which is too heavy for me to lift) so I can make larger prints if I need to. I just got some clear stuff to try–I can tape my design underneath, and carve it–and I think it would stick to acrylic blocks for ease of handling. But it looks like it would be harder to carve, like linoleum–we’ll see.
I have tried it–I try everything–and I agree with Julie that the grey stuff is too rubbery. My favorite is Nasco SafeTCut, which I can get at several places here in the Seattle area. I like it because it lets me make crisp cuts, prints well, and comes in convenient sizes (including 24×36 inches which is too heavy for me to lift) so I can make larger prints if I need to. I just got some clear stuff to try–I can tape my design underneath, and carve it–and I think it would stick to acrylic blocks for ease of handling. But it looks like it would be harder to carve, like linoleum–we’ll see.
I have tried it–I try everything–and I agree with Julie that the grey stuff is too rubbery. My favorite is Nasco SafeTCut, which I can get at several places here in the Seattle area. I like it because it lets me make crisp cuts, prints well, and comes in convenient sizes (including 24×36 inches which is too heavy for me to lift) so I can make larger prints if I need to. I just got some clear stuff to try–I can tape my design underneath, and carve it–and I think it would stick to acrylic blocks for ease of handling. But it looks like it would be harder to carve, like linoleum–we’ll see.
And Shawndratea, you can get micro carving tools with really tiny gouges. Just Google “micro carving tools” and you will get several places to try. One of them, at least, is a chain of woodworking tools stores, and there may be one near you.
And Shawndratea, you can get micro carving tools with really tiny gouges. Just Google “micro carving tools” and you will get several places to try. One of them, at least, is a chain of woodworking tools stores, and there may be one near you.
And Shawndratea, you can get micro carving tools with really tiny gouges. Just Google “micro carving tools” and you will get several places to try. One of them, at least, is a chain of woodworking tools stores, and there may be one near you.
And Shawndratea, you can get micro carving tools with really tiny gouges. Just Google “micro carving tools” and you will get several places to try. One of them, at least, is a chain of woodworking tools stores, and there may be one near you.
And Shawndratea, you can get micro carving tools with really tiny gouges. Just Google “micro carving tools” and you will get several places to try. One of them, at least, is a chain of woodworking tools stores, and there may be one near you.
Right…ink up! I used to use speedy cut…now I use Blicks soft Kut…very comparable and much less in $$$
http://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/
DON’T CONFUSE THIS WITH Blick’s EZ KUT which CRUMBLES!
Right…ink up! I used to use speedy cut…now I use Blicks soft Kut…very comparable and much less in $$$
http://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/
DON’T CONFUSE THIS WITH Blick’s EZ KUT which CRUMBLES!
Right…ink up! I used to use speedy cut…now I use Blicks soft Kut…very comparable and much less in $$$
http://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/
DON’T CONFUSE THIS WITH Blick’s EZ KUT which CRUMBLES!
Right…ink up! I used to use speedy cut…now I use Blicks soft Kut…very comparable and much less in $$$
http://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/
DON’T CONFUSE THIS WITH Blick’s EZ KUT which CRUMBLES!
Right…ink up! I used to use speedy cut…now I use Blicks soft Kut…very comparable and much less in $$$
http://www.dickblick.com/products/soft-kut-printing-blocks/
DON’T CONFUSE THIS WITH Blick’s EZ KUT which CRUMBLES!
Wow! That is an incredible stamp. Imagine what you might have come up with if the cutting block was higher quality and less stretchy.
Beautiful work.
Wow! That is an incredible stamp. Imagine what you might have come up with if the cutting block was higher quality and less stretchy.
Beautiful work.
Wow! That is an incredible stamp. Imagine what you might have come up with if the cutting block was higher quality and less stretchy.
Beautiful work.
Wow! That is an incredible stamp. Imagine what you might have come up with if the cutting block was higher quality and less stretchy.
Beautiful work.
Wow! That is an incredible stamp. Imagine what you might have come up with if the cutting block was higher quality and less stretchy.
Beautiful work.
I use the pink stuff and Blick’s Soft Cut, and I love them both. Each media has its own characteristics, and you learn how to use each to its best advantage. I think the softer material is great for more free flowing, spontaneous, designs. I think it’s great that Julie gave the gray material a try. It’s good to try a variety so you’ll know what you like best.
Btw, wonderful carve, Julie!
I use the pink stuff and Blick’s Soft Cut, and I love them both. Each media has its own characteristics, and you learn how to use each to its best advantage. I think the softer material is great for more free flowing, spontaneous, designs. I think it’s great that Julie gave the gray material a try. It’s good to try a variety so you’ll know what you like best.
Btw, wonderful carve, Julie!
I use the pink stuff and Blick’s Soft Cut, and I love them both. Each media has its own characteristics, and you learn how to use each to its best advantage. I think the softer material is great for more free flowing, spontaneous, designs. I think it’s great that Julie gave the gray material a try. It’s good to try a variety so you’ll know what you like best.
Btw, wonderful carve, Julie!
I use the pink stuff and Blick’s Soft Cut, and I love them both. Each media has its own characteristics, and you learn how to use each to its best advantage. I think the softer material is great for more free flowing, spontaneous, designs. I think it’s great that Julie gave the gray material a try. It’s good to try a variety so you’ll know what you like best.
Btw, wonderful carve, Julie!
I use the pink stuff and Blick’s Soft Cut, and I love them both. Each media has its own characteristics, and you learn how to use each to its best advantage. I think the softer material is great for more free flowing, spontaneous, designs. I think it’s great that Julie gave the gray material a try. It’s good to try a variety so you’ll know what you like best.
Btw, wonderful carve, Julie!
I use the Blick Soft Kut. I use it for small stamps and alphabet sets. I have not been carving stamps that long and the low cost gives me permission to “screw up” and take chances. One day my skills will REQUIRE the Speedball pink for ALL projects, but for a beginner the low cost of the Blick product is very appealing.
I use the Blick Soft Kut. I use it for small stamps and alphabet sets. I have not been carving stamps that long and the low cost gives me permission to “screw up” and take chances. One day my skills will REQUIRE the Speedball pink for ALL projects, but for a beginner the low cost of the Blick product is very appealing.
I use the Blick Soft Kut. I use it for small stamps and alphabet sets. I have not been carving stamps that long and the low cost gives me permission to “screw up” and take chances. One day my skills will REQUIRE the Speedball pink for ALL projects, but for a beginner the low cost of the Blick product is very appealing.
I use the Blick Soft Kut. I use it for small stamps and alphabet sets. I have not been carving stamps that long and the low cost gives me permission to “screw up” and take chances. One day my skills will REQUIRE the Speedball pink for ALL projects, but for a beginner the low cost of the Blick product is very appealing.
I use the Blick Soft Kut. I use it for small stamps and alphabet sets. I have not been carving stamps that long and the low cost gives me permission to “screw up” and take chances. One day my skills will REQUIRE the Speedball pink for ALL projects, but for a beginner the low cost of the Blick product is very appealing.
What an amazing result! Love your stamp, Julie! I haven’t tried either block but do own a set of carving tools!
What an amazing result! Love your stamp, Julie! I haven’t tried either block but do own a set of carving tools!
What an amazing result! Love your stamp, Julie! I haven’t tried either block but do own a set of carving tools!
What an amazing result! Love your stamp, Julie! I haven’t tried either block but do own a set of carving tools!
What an amazing result! Love your stamp, Julie! I haven’t tried either block but do own a set of carving tools!
Absolutely amazing stamp! My favorite ever! You make it seem so easy,it is not. The idea, drawing,perspective, repeat. Overwhelming. Hope this one goes on the market! Fantastic job! Yeah!
Absolutely amazing stamp! My favorite ever! You make it seem so easy,it is not. The idea, drawing,perspective, repeat. Overwhelming. Hope this one goes on the market! Fantastic job! Yeah!
Absolutely amazing stamp! My favorite ever! You make it seem so easy,it is not. The idea, drawing,perspective, repeat. Overwhelming. Hope this one goes on the market! Fantastic job! Yeah!
Absolutely amazing stamp! My favorite ever! You make it seem so easy,it is not. The idea, drawing,perspective, repeat. Overwhelming. Hope this one goes on the market! Fantastic job! Yeah!
Absolutely amazing stamp! My favorite ever! You make it seem so easy,it is not. The idea, drawing,perspective, repeat. Overwhelming. Hope this one goes on the market! Fantastic job! Yeah!
I have been carving stamps for 5+ years, and by no means am I an expert. That being said, when I discovered Blick ReadyCut gray-topped rubber at my local Blick store in Portland, Oregon, I was blown away. I love it, I buy and use so much, my husband thinks we should buy stock in it. I switch out my blades and gauges often, and I never have problems with the stretch interfering. In fact, I find the stretch makes the rubber more forgiving, as most of my stamps include fine lines that would be too easy to accidentally break through. I started out with the pink stuff, I tried many a crumbly rubber, and lots of erasers. My biggest delights are as follows: I can buy a large sheet of the rubber for not much buck, especially with my store member discount/coupons. The rubber is latex-free so I do not have to wear a face mask or risk an allergic reaction to the tiny latex particles as I carve. The gray rubber is not just on the very surface, you can carve a little deeper before you get to the white, which helps with my perfectionist carving style (I admire but cannot seem to comply with the style of leaving the ‘stray’ marks when stamped).
I hope that my review will convince some carvers to give it a try for themselves, it comes in small sample sizes. Every artist is different, and I think the Blick ReadyCut gray rubber is wonderful for me and worth a try for many others.
I have been carving stamps for 5+ years, and by no means am I an expert. That being said, when I discovered Blick ReadyCut gray-topped rubber at my local Blick store in Portland, Oregon, I was blown away. I love it, I buy and use so much, my husband thinks we should buy stock in it. I switch out my blades and gauges often, and I never have problems with the stretch interfering. In fact, I find the stretch makes the rubber more forgiving, as most of my stamps include fine lines that would be too easy to accidentally break through. I started out with the pink stuff, I tried many a crumbly rubber, and lots of erasers. My biggest delights are as follows: I can buy a large sheet of the rubber for not much buck, especially with my store member discount/coupons. The rubber is latex-free so I do not have to wear a face mask or risk an allergic reaction to the tiny latex particles as I carve. The gray rubber is not just on the very surface, you can carve a little deeper before you get to the white, which helps with my perfectionist carving style (I admire but cannot seem to comply with the style of leaving the ‘stray’ marks when stamped).
I hope that my review will convince some carvers to give it a try for themselves, it comes in small sample sizes. Every artist is different, and I think the Blick ReadyCut gray rubber is wonderful for me and worth a try for many others.
I have been carving stamps for 5+ years, and by no means am I an expert. That being said, when I discovered Blick ReadyCut gray-topped rubber at my local Blick store in Portland, Oregon, I was blown away. I love it, I buy and use so much, my husband thinks we should buy stock in it. I switch out my blades and gauges often, and I never have problems with the stretch interfering. In fact, I find the stretch makes the rubber more forgiving, as most of my stamps include fine lines that would be too easy to accidentally break through. I started out with the pink stuff, I tried many a crumbly rubber, and lots of erasers. My biggest delights are as follows: I can buy a large sheet of the rubber for not much buck, especially with my store member discount/coupons. The rubber is latex-free so I do not have to wear a face mask or risk an allergic reaction to the tiny latex particles as I carve. The gray rubber is not just on the very surface, you can carve a little deeper before you get to the white, which helps with my perfectionist carving style (I admire but cannot seem to comply with the style of leaving the ‘stray’ marks when stamped).
I hope that my review will convince some carvers to give it a try for themselves, it comes in small sample sizes. Every artist is different, and I think the Blick ReadyCut gray rubber is wonderful for me and worth a try for many others.
I have been carving stamps for 5+ years, and by no means am I an expert. That being said, when I discovered Blick ReadyCut gray-topped rubber at my local Blick store in Portland, Oregon, I was blown away. I love it, I buy and use so much, my husband thinks we should buy stock in it. I switch out my blades and gauges often, and I never have problems with the stretch interfering. In fact, I find the stretch makes the rubber more forgiving, as most of my stamps include fine lines that would be too easy to accidentally break through. I started out with the pink stuff, I tried many a crumbly rubber, and lots of erasers. My biggest delights are as follows: I can buy a large sheet of the rubber for not much buck, especially with my store member discount/coupons. The rubber is latex-free so I do not have to wear a face mask or risk an allergic reaction to the tiny latex particles as I carve. The gray rubber is not just on the very surface, you can carve a little deeper before you get to the white, which helps with my perfectionist carving style (I admire but cannot seem to comply with the style of leaving the ‘stray’ marks when stamped).
I hope that my review will convince some carvers to give it a try for themselves, it comes in small sample sizes. Every artist is different, and I think the Blick ReadyCut gray rubber is wonderful for me and worth a try for many others.
I have been carving stamps for 5+ years, and by no means am I an expert. That being said, when I discovered Blick ReadyCut gray-topped rubber at my local Blick store in Portland, Oregon, I was blown away. I love it, I buy and use so much, my husband thinks we should buy stock in it. I switch out my blades and gauges often, and I never have problems with the stretch interfering. In fact, I find the stretch makes the rubber more forgiving, as most of my stamps include fine lines that would be too easy to accidentally break through. I started out with the pink stuff, I tried many a crumbly rubber, and lots of erasers. My biggest delights are as follows: I can buy a large sheet of the rubber for not much buck, especially with my store member discount/coupons. The rubber is latex-free so I do not have to wear a face mask or risk an allergic reaction to the tiny latex particles as I carve. The gray rubber is not just on the very surface, you can carve a little deeper before you get to the white, which helps with my perfectionist carving style (I admire but cannot seem to comply with the style of leaving the ‘stray’ marks when stamped).
I hope that my review will convince some carvers to give it a try for themselves, it comes in small sample sizes. Every artist is different, and I think the Blick ReadyCut gray rubber is wonderful for me and worth a try for many others.
I, too, use the Blick ReadyCut and like it a lot. If it seems to stick or have too much give, I think that’s because the carver’s tools are not well-made (use Flexcut or Pfeil tools, not Speedball), or the tools need sharpening (which requires some practice to do well), or the carver is digging too deep into the block.
I, too, use the Blick ReadyCut and like it a lot. If it seems to stick or have too much give, I think that’s because the carver’s tools are not well-made (use Flexcut or Pfeil tools, not Speedball), or the tools need sharpening (which requires some practice to do well), or the carver is digging too deep into the block.
I, too, use the Blick ReadyCut and like it a lot. If it seems to stick or have too much give, I think that’s because the carver’s tools are not well-made (use Flexcut or Pfeil tools, not Speedball), or the tools need sharpening (which requires some practice to do well), or the carver is digging too deep into the block.
I, too, use the Blick ReadyCut and like it a lot. If it seems to stick or have too much give, I think that’s because the carver’s tools are not well-made (use Flexcut or Pfeil tools, not Speedball), or the tools need sharpening (which requires some practice to do well), or the carver is digging too deep into the block.
I, too, use the Blick ReadyCut and like it a lot. If it seems to stick or have too much give, I think that’s because the carver’s tools are not well-made (use Flexcut or Pfeil tools, not Speedball), or the tools need sharpening (which requires some practice to do well), or the carver is digging too deep into the block.