| The use of bone goes back to the Old Stone Age | | | | wash it completely devoid of any bone marrow or |
| where early man made use of bones to carve | | | | flesh that is stuck to it. This is important as it will help |
| jewelry, tools, weapons, needles and other utilities/ | | | | you to carve the bone better. Soak the bone in soapy |
| figurines etcetera. Bone has been the most treasured | | | | water which is nice and hot for a full day. Then |
| forms of carvings since they are intricate, flawless and | | | | remove it and let it dry. Saw it down to the |
| nothing in comparison to even statues made from | | | | requirements of your design. If you are making tiny |
| granite. | | | | figurines or chess pieces you many need to saw it |
| Before you begin to carve a bone, you need to have | | | | down a little more for the intended shape and size. |
| certain items at hand. Here is a look at the things that | | | | Spread your leather mat on the place you intend |
| are needed to carve bone:a. Animal Bone.b. Chisels | | | | starting your work and keep all the required tools at |
| used for engraving.c. A Scraper.d. Knife meant for | | | | hand. Using the etching knife and the gravers, gently |
| etching.e. Mat made from leather.f. Coping saw.g. | | | | carve the smaller aspects of the design. This will help |
| Sandpaper for filing.h. Dremel tool or a compact hand | | | | you get the knack and practice, by using the filing tools |
| drill.i. A course triangle and a round course file.j. | | | | gently file away at the edges and start shaping the |
| Protection for the eye and a mask preferably. | | | | bone to get the outline of the design. Keep repeating |
| The first thing before you decide to start the bone | | | | the procedure until you get the complete design on all |
| carving is to trace a design on paper; since you can do | | | | the sides of the bone. After the design is complete; |
| various designs on all the sides of the bone and it is a | | | | use sandpaper and sand down your bone. Now you |
| dimensional work of art; take three different designs | | | | are all set to display your creation and this can be an |
| for all the sides of the bone. | | | | ideal hobby for the children on vacation or a great |
| To get the bone ready for carving: you first have to | | | | gifting solution. |
| wash and clean the bone thoroughly. Remember to | | | | |