Types of Wood Carving and How to Choose Your First Style
What Is Wood Carving Art and Why It’s Still So Popular? Handmade objects have always carried great value and appreciation, and the same is true for wood carving art. Its history stretches across centuries and continues to inspire today, showcasing...
Bird Carving Projects to Try This Winter
Why Winter is the Perfect Season for Bird Carving If you are not in the mood to tackle another big wood carving project this winter, why not try something smaller but more inspiring—like bird carving? We have got a few...
Halloween Carving Ideas: Wooden Bats, Skulls and Spooky Candle Holders
Why Choose Wood for Halloween Carving? You may not be the biggest fan of all the seasonal hype, but if you are into Halloween carving, this time of year offers plenty of inspiration. It is a great moment to explore...
Wood Sign Carving: Decorative Lettering, Fonts, Project Ideas
What Is Wood Sign Carving? Hand carved wood signs have long been used to communicate, decorate, and personalize environments. It is a practice rooted in tradition, yet endlessly adaptable to modern styles and spaces. Definition and Purpose of Carved Signs...
How to Choose and Dry Wood for Green Wood Carving
What Is Green Wood Carving? Green wood carving involves shaping freshly cut wood that still holds a high level of water, making it soft and easy to work with. Working inside the grain while the wood is still fresh offers...
What Is Relief Carving? Patterns, Best Tools, Woods & Styles
Understanding Relief Carving If you have ever asked yourself, what is a relief carving and how it can make your projects stand out, you are in the right place. In this blog, we will explore the key features of this...
Free Wood Carving Patterns You’ll Actually Want to Use
Why Use Carving Templates? Regardless of your proficiency level, using wood carving patterns can help stay consistent and maintain a high level of wood carving accuracy. This is especially important when you are making multiple identical items, but the benefits...
How to Sharpen an Axe, Hatchet or Maul
When it takes more power and many swings to cut wood, your axe or hatchet blade is likely not sharp anymore. A dull cutting edge will not cut well; it will bounce, get stuck, or make messy cuts. This is...
How to Clean Wooden Spoons — Care Without Ruining Them
Wooden spoons are kitchen mainstays. They are both beautiful and practical. Although wood is a natural material that needs a bit of care, treating wooden spoons right and preventing damage from excessive water, heat, or the dishwasher is simple. Let's...