A semicircular chisel is more popular with the carver than a straight chisel, especially in the width of a little finger. Practically it is enough to have four or five semicircular chisels of different radius of curvature and width of blade, i.e. sloping, medium, steep. Two small chisels can be successfully made by yourself from round files: one 6 mm...
Flat chisels
Flat chisels are available in stores. If the quality of steel or the size of flat chisels does not suit the carver, then a flat file or personal files can be used with complete success, starting with the narrowest one. They are sharpened without preliminary annealing (by heating) on a sharpening wheel or a water sharpener. In the first case,...
Sawing from plywood
Given the different ages of beginners, from children to older generations, I suggest an uncomplicated beginning that is accessible even to a 9-10-year-old child. This type of carving is simple in technique, but spectacular in results. And most importantly, you are already working the wood as a material with a cutting tool, or rather, you are sawing, but it is...
Carving an 1880s Western Train
Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display The primary objective of the Caricature Carvers of America (CCA) is to promote the art of caricature carving. The organization works hard to achieve this objective through seminars, exhibits, competitions, and books. Major group carving projects are a part of the larger scope of the...
Biltmore Project
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...
Earth Goddess
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...
Alaskawoodcarvings.com
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...
Best Wood Carving Projects for the Beginner
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...
Making Your Own Wooden Dining Rom Table
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...
How To Craft a Wooden Rocking Chair for Your Living Room
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...