People’s Choice: She Wolf and Cub By Tim Desrochers, Winnipeg, Man., Canada Tim Desrochers carved this wolf sculpture from a cottonwood log. “I look at a piece of wood and it speaks to me,” Tim said. “I see the carving within the wood. I admire the wolves’ strength and power, […]
People’s Choice: Pirate Ship By Dan Slater, Las Vegas, Nev. Dan Slater created this pirate scene based on the idea of Blackbeard’s nephew. “All of the really good pirates have already been carved,” Dan said. “So I carved Blackbeard’s idiot nephew.” Dan carved the hull of the boat, the water, […]
Organizing Sharp Tools Whenever you are working with sharp tools, it is important to be organized. I start by color coding my tool handles. For example, I paint a purple stripe on all of my #5 gouges. Then I woodburn my initials or a symbol (I use a sun) on […]
The holiday 2010 issue of Woodcarving Illustrated includes an article on Chris Hammack. Chris started out carving wood, and then explored a career in the giftware industry before returning to his roots. Influenced by great carvers such as Andy Anderson, Harold Enlow, and Claude Bolton, Chris knew early on that […]
Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 5 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.
Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 4 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.
Want to win an autographed copy of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons by David Western? Just follow the link to enter. Hurry, the contest ends November 30, 2010. Bruce B. from Mt. Vernon, IN won this contest. Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons Understanding, Designing, and Carving Romantic Heirlooms By David Western Learn […]
Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 3 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.
Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 2 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.
Gene Messer shows how to carve a Santa. Part 1 of Gene Messer’s video on carving a Santa.
