dentalhopeful Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 What kind of pencil are people using to mark lines on the soap? My pencil lines are not visible, they only go into the soap without leaving visible lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microserf Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 a standard HB pencil should be fine if you put more pressure on the soap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalhopeful Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I tried that but the more pressure I put on it the further it digs into the soap but it still doesn't leave actual black lines... Should I have my pencil sharpened much or have it more blunt? Also, they provide you with the blade and the ruler, you only have to bring the pencil, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgundy9 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hey man, They provide the pencil but you can sharpen it if you need to. Also, don't expect any pencil to leave actual black lines....only the felt marker will do that, and I don't recommend you use that to mark your lines. The marker is very messy and your end product will look like you carved it blindfolded with a spoon. It's all about the pencil. Go ahead and scratch deep enough that the scratches are enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutEast Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I wasn't good at using the marker at first. You can't press hard and you have have to keep your soap extra dry the whole time and the marker will work fine. The pencil doesn't work as well because you have to press hard and this can make your marks go off course. The marks are only there as a guide anyway, the best way to ensure that you have a good carving is to constantly check your progress throughout carving it. I got a 23 so you can believe me to some extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzinc10 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Its all about the marker....they dont penalize you for excess marking s on the soap...I started off using the pencil and found it difficult to see the lines..its also difficult to make straight lines along the entire length of the soap with a pencil...its much easier to use a marker by guiding it along the table top in one swipe.....if the marker clogs, just trim away some of the tip with your knife and dap it on the napkin provided. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalhopeful Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Do you have to bring your own marker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandibular Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hey guys. I just noticed that there was a dental section in this forum. I did my exam in november. I have a couple of tricks I don't mind sharing with you guys. First, while you work on the soap, keep it as close as to your body as possible: this way, you have a lot more control over it. Second, instead of using a pencil or marker, I used the knife itself to make the lines!! This way, you leave no marks what so ever, making the overall presentation much better. I know there are no points given more "lack of marker lines", but this is what I did and I got 26! Godspeed to all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dackmonkey Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 i was able to get a 26 with the pencil. it all comes down to personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeEyes_11 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I scored a 29 in the Nov 07 DAT using a pencil. It definitely does not matter which method you choose but you must perfect it. For my longitudinal lines, I placed the soap on the counter as well as my pencil and lined up the spot where I needed to draw longitudinally. Makes for a perfect, straight line every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microserf Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 All of the above is true. Practice, practice and practice. You can actually go to home depot and buy a length of dowel that is approximately the same diameter as the soap and cut it down to the same length. Use that to practice drawing the lines on. Its much cheaper than using a real soap just to practice laying out the guide lines. Just remember the faster you lay out you guide lines the more time you have to carve so practicing line drawing is very important as well. That is how i practiced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalhopeful Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 What's the best way to draw longitudinal lines? I draw them freehand and they never stay straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulleader Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 what was the design given for the Nov. DAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 what was the design given for the Nov. DAT? 1) "Saddle" in the middle, depth ~5mm. 2) Triangle at one end, 5mm per face I think 3) flutey shape at other end ie) a gradual slope that finished in a rectangular face. Feel free to correct me, Nov 07 writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakobu Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 1) "Saddle" in the middle, depth ~5mm. 2) Triangle at one end, 5mm per face I think 3) flutey shape at other end ie) a gradual slope that finished in a rectangular face. The fluted triangle was surprisingly short - only about 8mm long. Some thought that made it more difficult to carve but I personally felt it saved time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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