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Wooden spoons have become immensely popular as one of the first items most whittlers choose to do. For amateur carvers, crafting wooden spoons can be a source of pleasure and yield an end product that can be put to good use. It is important, however, to not only understand which woods make the best spoons,…
Wood carvings can last for ages – years, decades, possibly even centuries. Archaeologists have discovered carvings that are thousands of years old. Many factors promote longevity or lack thereof, starting with the type of wood, the craftsmanship and care taken to create, finish and maintain the carving and ultimately, the long-term care to display the…
Most woodcarvers or even wood whittlers use wooden round-headed mallets. These have been used for centuries so there must be a good reason why. One answer is that the round shape increases the surface area which can strike the chisel. This means that you do not need to worry about angles, or whether or not…
Soaking wood does make it easier to carve. Wood that is wet results in an easier passage of your knife through it. This allows for better control and less stress on your knife and hands. You can wet wood for an easier carving experience by soaking it, spraying it, or cutting it freshly off a…
Carving wood is one of the oldest professions in the world and it can bring you great satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment that is only equaled by other hobbies from which you can hold the final product in your hands. Before showing you which are the best 11 Wood carving projects for beginners, we…
We’ve all been there, asking ourselves that question. At least all beginner wood whittlers looking to wet their feet with this new hobby have. It’s easy to assume that pine, cedar, redwood or even cherry and maple— all of which are some of the most popular woods people pick to work with on woodworking projects…