When it comes to kitchen utensils, you want to be sure that you make the best choices with the materials they’re made from, as these tools can be used daily for years. Wood is an excellent choice, as it’s durable, aesthetically pleasing, and provides many benefits that plastic or other materials can’t match. However, there … Read more
Carving is one of the most popular pastimes craft by many people. It is a relaxing and satisfying hobby that requires patience, skill, and creativity. However, for a successful carving journey, one of the most important aspects to take into consideration is knowing how to choose the right wood. A block of good wood will … Read more
Woodcarving is an immensely fulfilling hobby that can yield beautiful and intricate works of art. However, to fully appreciate and excel in this craft, it is essential to have the right tools and a solid understanding of the materials you work with, especially wood. This involves learning about the properties of different types of wood, … Read more
Softening wood for carving is one of those things that seems deceptively easy, like opening a jar of pickles or assembling furniture from IKEA. Spoiler alert: it’s not. You’ll quickly realize it’s a lot like trying to soften your boss’s stance on “no more vacation days”—tricky, time-consuming, and possibly involving tears. But fear not, because … Read more
If you’re a beginner starting out in woodworking, you might be interested in using found wood. Found wood is great because it’s free, but there’s a catch—it’s not seasoned yet. If you’ve been carving dry wood, you may wonder if it’s possible to carve green wood and what the differences are between the two. The … Read more
Learning how to prepare wood for carving is essential to ensure comfort when carving and also easy design transfer. Whether you’re working with green wood freshly harvested from a tree or dried wood, following the right steps will make a significant difference in your carving experience. In this article, we will guide you through the … Read more
Logs of timber are hard to use in their natural form. Therefore, they need to be split into more manageable pieces. There are 4 basic types of woodcuts: plain sawn, rift sawn, live sawn, and quarter sawn. We will discuss each method in detail below! It’s, however, important to note that woodcuts may mean more … Read more
Many beginners and intermediate wood carvers often ask; Can you carve pine wood? In all fairness, I reply, “no.” Pine is softwood and not desirable for carving because it does not hold up well to abuse. However, in researching this article, I found out that pine has many uses by artists who carve with it. … Read more
Woodworking is an art that requires a good understanding of the different techniques available for shaping and manipulating wood. One such technique is bending, which allows you to create elegant curves and shapes in your woodworking projects. While there are various methods for bending wood, steam bending is an effective and popular technique that involves … Read more