Color, texture, aroma, pattern, practicality, feel and availability are all properties of wood that bring us to carve with it. And hopefully, sustainability is a property we all look for now. The...
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Is it better to carve wood wet or dry? This is a question that has been doing rounds in woodcarving forums. The issue is that some believe wood is better carved wet since it's soft and easy. Some say...
In this article, we are going to scrutinize pine wood. Is pine good for spoon carving? Find out! The fun in carving starts when you start experimenting with your material. Wood is the fundamental...
When it comes to carving all woods can be carved. The question is therefore how much easy or difficult each particular one is. In the case of spoon carving, there are more feats that will interest a...
Butternut wood is a member of the walnut family but is remarkably soft though not as soft as basswood. This wood has a more beautiful figure than basswood. If you are reading this you probably...
Conifers are a very common softwood. They grow relatively fast, making them an attractive choice in the construction industry. It is worth noting that what we call conifers is a group of broad...