Carving a Big-Headed Santa Part 5
Part 5 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a big headed Santa. See part 6 of this series here.
Patterns & Projects
Carving a Big-Headed Santa Part 4
Part 4 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a big headed Santa. See part 5 of this series here.
Carving a Big-Headed Santa Part 3
Part 3 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a big headed Santa. See part 4 of this series here.
Carving a Big-Headed Santa Part 2
Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a big headed Santa. See part 3 of this series here.
Carving a Big-Headed Santa Part 1
Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a big headed Santa. See part 2 of this series here.
Sailor with Flag
A clay model is a helpful tool to use when planning a carving By Ross Oar The composition for this carving was inspired by two events more than 40 years apart. The first was my service in the Navy from 1958-1960 as a torpedo man aboard the USS McCaffery. The second […]
Angel and Santa
Power carving offers many benefits and retains many of the same qualities as handtooled carvings By Jack Kochan Ornaments never seem to lose their popularity, especially ones carved from wood. The angel design, which I modified, originally came from an old magazine. The Santa was a piece of commercial art in […]
Dogwood Floral Egg
This practice egg is an ideal first project for beginners and a beneficial exercise for experienced carvers By Jean Boyd This practice egg is the first project that I teach my beginning students. While it appears to be simple, and repetitive work is required to get the shape, you also […]
Little Black Duck
Handtools bring intimacy to a full-bodied piece of folk art By Bob Buyer Many of my students enjoy the little black duck project. A full-bodied yet miniature decoy, this duck can be carved with just the essential anatomical features of eyes, bill details, and slightly raised primaries, making it a […]
The Cat’s Meow Refrigerator Magnet
Your fridge will be the cat’s meow with this adorable fridge magnet Design by David Sabol Refrigerator magnets are popular craft items, particularly those that are carved. I enjoy felines, especially when they’re up to some mischief. Going after a goldfish fits the bill. A piece of 3/4″ (19mm)-thick white […]
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