I'm trying to carve a pipe with a billiard-shaped bowl but I'm struggling to visualize how to turn a round cylinder into that tapered, tear-drop form. I've read that one approach is to draw the finished shape onto the cylinder, but I can't quite grasp how that works on a spherical surface. Another option that seems more doable to me is to start with a rectangular block, sketch the final shape on two opposite sides, and carve down to the lines before rounding it all out. I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on the best method to achieve this. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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I usually go with the second method too! I shared some pictures and a description of my process earlier; you can check them out [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Woodcarving/comments/1m3z61q/comment/n450tng/?context=3&utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button). It's not complex, but it really gives a solid foundation. Plus, you might find lots of helpful tutorials on YouTube showing pipe carving techniques, which could clear things up for you!
Honestly, before you dive into wood, it might help to practice on something like dense styrofoam or even clay. It’s a great way to visualize what parts need to be removed without the pressure of ruining your actual wood project. You can replicate the process over and over until you feel more comfortable with the shape you're aiming for!
Good idea, thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for the link! I think seeing it done will really help. I’ll definitely check out YouTube!