FRUIT TRAY

To make the tray shown in Fig. 231, you will need a solid block of monostructured wood, preferably of dark…

June 9, 2021

Geometric carving

There is probably no need to tell in detail about the techniques and methods of geometric (or, as it is…

May 12, 2021

How To Make A Walking Stick

Selecting a Stick Selecting a good stick is important. The wood selected will determine the strength, flexibility, and longevity of…

April 8, 2021

Carving Q&A

Q: “I was told not to purchase woodcarving tools as a set, instead purchase them individually ….. what is the reason for…

April 7, 2021

Whittling: The Boot

1 Rough Use a bandsaw or coping saw to rough out thepattern of the boot (basswood or butternut).Make sure the…

April 7, 2021

Top 30 Tips for Ideas & Patterns

Look at real subjects rather than other artwork for carving ideas. Google/Images can give you thousands of carving ideas for…

April 7, 2021

Whittling guide

Stay ConnectedWood, hands, knifealways stay connected.Keeps knife under control. Push CutThumb on thumb, push onback of knife, take small cut,work…

April 7, 2021

Wood Turning

Wood turning involves turning pieces of wood on a lathe or a similar object whilst carving them with blades to…

April 6, 2021

Wood Burning

Wood burning is also known as pyrography and involves the controlled use of heated implements on wooden surfaces to create…

April 6, 2021