Golf Balls

[Ron_McKinnon]

I am interested in carving golf balls. I know you take off 1/2 of the skin but I need help after that. I saw a face of a hobo, one of the items I liked. Is there some directions available or a book. I need step by step instructions. Thanks......

[BobD]

Ron,
In Issue 27 (Summer 2004) of Wood Carving Illustrated, Nathan Stump walks you step-by-step through carving a duckling in a golf ball. It's no hobo, but that way you can learn the techniques...

Just go to www.woodcarvingillustrated.com and you can order the backissues.

Bob Duncan
Editor
Wood Carving Illustrated

http://www.woodcarvers.org/golfballs.htm

The Carving Range
available from littleshavers.com
part # 20098

[bbowers]

What kind of paint works best on a golf ball center? I usually use oil piants thinned to get a washed look on wood, but I'm not sure if oil paints will work on rubber?
Any tips?

Thanks-
Barry

I DO LIGHTHOUSES IN THE BALLS. PAINT THEM MULTI-OLORED WITH ACRALICS AND SEAL WITH KRAYLON 303, SAND THE BOTTOM FLAT TO KEEP EM FROM ROLLING.

I USE TITELIST XL'S, THEY HAVE A GREY CENTER.

GOOD LUCK

I use wallyworld acrylics...no problems

[bbowers]

Thanks- I thought acrylics would be my best choice, but wanted to ask the experts! I used a Titlelist (sp?) ball too - the gray center should be easy to finish into a neat Santa face ornament. It was quick & fun - rubber is more forgiving than wood. Hopefully my golfer friend will enjoy it!
Thanks again-
Barry