Technical Tips: Using a mahl stick

To help you create your perfect artwork for the Take pArt Challenge, sponsored by the Jack Petchey Foundation, we've compiled a series of short videos introducing new techniques and handy tips. This video focuses on using a mahl stick in your artwork.
Video by Jack Brown

[@catwoman07076]

It should not be pronounced "maul" stick! You're not going to be mauling anything or anyone. It comes from the German verb, mahlen, meaning to draw! The "a" is pronounced like a long, surprised, finally understanding "aaaaaah!" Like, i finally get it! It has neither the roundedness of an "ay" sound, nor the terror inflicted at the notion of brung "mauled" by a wild beast, just a simple sigh, "aaaaahhhh." MAHL stick. Great tool for "mahlen!"

[@margaretbutters6181]

thankyou

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

Amazing ✌

[@chauxster1791]

Excellent demonstration thank you

[@mvj1153]

Thank You!

[@ravenshadowz2343]

Could you please tell me what the diameter of the stick you was using?

[@rduff1999]

Raven Shadows I think she said 3/4" which is what I use. Made mine from a 3/4" maple dowel and a round drawer pull from Lee Valley.

[@ravenshadowz2343]

@@rduff1999, thank you!

[@rduff1999]

@@ravenshadowz2343 you're very welcome