With the current technology and machinery being used to create and duplicate wood carvings, the art of wood carving is more and more becoming a hobby. While there still are professional carvers it is getting to be tougher to make a living strictly from carving or sculpting wood. So with this in mind speaking to ...
For individuals who enjoy working with their hands and playing in the outdoors, woodworking has become a widely popular interest. For some wood working enthusiasts, the interest lies simply in the art of wood carving and the creation of beautiful objects using simple hand tools. For others, the craft is much larger, creating furniture and ...
Many successful people who have made their own business have simply turned their hobby into a career. A wood carving career is no different than someone who sells a one-of-a-kind product. However, one main difference is that the wood carver usually takes time and care to give his customer the very best. Making a business ...
Soap carving is a fun and safe art for children as well as adults. You can get started easily and inexpensively. For the price of a bar of soap and a simple tool like a plastic knife you or your child can learn to carve. When someone gets interested in soap carving the first questions ...
A movable wooden chain is relatively simple to make. For this project, you will need a carving knife, the wood to carve, and some time and dedication. Your reward will be an original work of art; a wood carving which you can display with pride. Here is how to make a movable wooden chain. Most ...
If you are looking for a craft project that will cost very little and still provide hours of fun, this might be just the thing to try. Etching and engraving wood is fun and can be used for numerous projects. The supplies are inexpensive and easy to find. To get started, the first thing you ...
If you are reading this article it is likely you find yourself proficient enough in wood carving to think others may want to purchase what you have carved. Assuming you are not deluding yourself and your wood carvings are of reasonable quality, you should carefully think about your goals. Are you carving strictly to make ...
Making candles isn’t my thing, but decorating them can be a fun and crafty experience. That’s what I decided after I saw a few fancy-schmancy, designer candles in a department store. They were carved and elegant, shimmery and sparkly; but they were too expensive for something that would melt away in an hour or two. ...
When you carve a low relief wood carving you don’t have to worry about a frame, as the wood frames your picture or design. Here are some tips for carving in low relief. Relief carving is carving pictures in wood. Instead of standing on their own, figures are only slightly raised from the background. While ...