Here is the concept for a new stump carving.  This drawing is not a true representation of the finished piece but has been drawn so that the posture of every animal and its location in relation to the other animals is shown. The stump is white pine and is 24” in diameter and 8’ tall.  The sculpture is to be...

The client had a maple tree that had been topped for years before she purchased the property.  As a result of the pruning the tree had become unsightly and structurally weak.  The client wanted to honor the tree by having something carved from the stump and decided on an Earth Goddess to bless the garden nearby.  The tree was also...

Like any art form, wood carving requires just as much skill, experience and discipline as it does natural talent. Nobody becomes an expert wood carver overnight, just as nobody becomes an expert painter, sculptor, musician or writer overnight. They start out as beginners and learn basic skills before they begin creating anything truly great. If you would like to learn...

Like any art form, wood carving requires just as much skill, experience and discipline as it does natural talent. Nobody becomes an expert wood carver overnight, just as nobody becomes an expert painter, sculptor, musician or writer overnight. They start out as beginners and learn basic skills before they begin creating anything truly great. If you would like to learn...

Sick of paying tons of cash for cheap furniture? Well, here’s a simple outline for creating a low-cost, sturdy dining room table: 1. Research similar projects and patterns. You may decide to replicate them. But if there are not that perfectly match your desire, continue to step two. 2. Decide on the perfect dimensions for you. You will want to...

Creating your own furniture can be a very rewarding hobby, one that may allow you to more easily and cost-effectively furnish any environment. Crafting a rocking horse from scratch can provide you with a quality item that may do much to enhance the decor and atmosphere of your home environment. Learning more about the designs, tools and other resources that...

There are several things that need to be considered when choosing the right wood to carve for home decorations. First, you need to evaluate your skill level. Some woods, though beautiful, are extremely hard to work with. Second, you need to identify the “look” you want to achieve. You may want all of the wood in your home to match,...

So, you’ve toyed with popular patterns, but don’t want to move on to harder ones just yet. You’re a perfectionist and want to make the best of the best. Here’s some ideas on how to accomplish that with some of woodworkers’ favorite patterns: Bookcases: The best bookcase has the smoothest cut. Perfect your cutting techniques. Also, consider joint types. Rabbit...

Like any art form, wood carving requires just as much skill, experience and discipline as it does natural talent. Nobody becomes an expert wood carver overnight, just as nobody becomes an expert painter, sculptor, musician or writer overnight. They start out as beginners and learn basic skills before they begin creating anything truly great. If you would like to learn...