Most woodcarvers prefer using power tools because it makes work easier and more efficient, and they combine them with hand tools. There are 2 different disciplines of wood carving, and each...
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Sealing wood carvings ensures that the wood within remains stable hence avoiding damage like splits and cracks usually caused by wood movement. As carvers, we would want our art to last long. So how...
Explore the Differences: Whittling vs Carving – Tools, Techniques, and More
Once things start getting serious as a beginner whittler you will get to the point you ask yourself what is the difference between carving and whittling? Many hobbyists use the two terms...
Finishing wood is both easy and more complicated than you may think. It's easy because its requirements are not extensive. The tools are nothing more than brushes, rags, and spray guns. Only three...
Paint is a color pigment mixed with a float media, and the float media can be water, acrylic base, or oil. After you are done with your carving project, you to give life. Painting carved wood is the...
For many beginner whittlers or anyone inclined to experiment with new materials selecting the right wood is crucial. If you are as curious as me you may have wondered is cedar good for carving? I...