Archive for January, 2024

Heart-Shaped Bottle Stopper

Heart-Shaped Bottle Stopper

Simple stopper makes a great gift By Greg Young This simple design is quick and easy to carve from a small piece of basswood. Expand the idea to make themed bottle stoppers for all occasions—an Easter egg, pumpkin, clover, football, snowman, and birthday or wedding cake are just a few […]

by — January 30, 2024 — eNews: Strop Talk, Whittling
Selecting a Carving Knife

Selecting a Carving Knife

It all comes down to fit and steel quality By Lora S. Irish You will notice, as you search for a new carving knife, that there are enough choices on the market to make your head spin. So how do you sort through them all to find the tool that’s […]

by — January 30, 2024 — eNews: Strop Talk, Tools for Beginners