Christmas wood carving ideas

When you Prepare basswood wood carving for painting and staining, you’ll need to clean it well and let it dry completely before proceeding with staining or painting; otherwise, you risk ruining your piece of art!

Continuing whittling as therapy for stress; here's a simple Christmas tree in the round... This little whittling project can be adapted to be a larger Christmas tree ornament or a pair of earrings. The whittling process and steps are the same no matter the size. Start with a piece of wood that is square and about 4 inches in length. Use thumb assisted push cuts or slicing paring cuts to put a symmetrical point on the piece of wood. The length of the "point" will be how tall your tree will…

Starting out Several people made some nice comments about some ornaments I posted and there seemed to be a little interest in a mini-tutorial on how to...

Shepherd wood carvings

Discover 30 super easy carving ideas perfect for beginners! From delightful wooden spoons to charming figurines, unleash your creativity with these fun and simple projects

Moravian Star Ornament (Photo 1) The following is a tutorial on how I carve a Moravian star ornament. Some of you may have already seen it when it appeared on my Instagram page @carverbobk du…

Here's a step-by-step tutorial for those who don't wait until the last possible moment to whittle some Christmas gifts. I thought it might ...

Whittling vs Carving! What's the difference? We explain the key differences and similarities so you can better understand these carving techniques.