To carve lines on a Pounamu Kiwi, you can follow these steps:
1. **Gather Materials:**
- Pounamu Kiwi carving
- Carving tools such as diamond burs
- Sandpaper of various grits
- Safety goggles
2. **Design Planning:**
- Sketch the design of the lines you want to carve on the Pounamu Kiwi. This will help you visualize the end result.
3. **Carving Process:**
- Secure the Pounamu Kiwi in hand.
- Use a diamond cutting burr to create the initial lines on the surface of the Pounamu Kiwi. Start with light pressure and gradually increase as needed.
- For finer details, switch to smaller small burr
to carve intricate lines.
- Take breaks to assess your progress and make adjustments as necessary.
4. **Refinement:**
- Once the lines are carved, use sandpaper of progressively finer grits to smooth out the surface and refine the details of the lines.
- Be patient and work slowly to avoid chipping or damaging the Pounamu Kiwi.
5. **Finishing Touches:**
- After carving and refining the lines, you can polish the Pounamu Kiwi using a polishing compound to bring out its natural luster and beauty.
Remember to take your time and practice patience when carving lines on a Pounamu Kiwi to achieve the desired results.
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