Carving letters and numbers into wood is one of my favorite projects. Although many wood species can be chip carved, beginners will have the best luck with basswood, knot-free pine or poplar.

With the range of blade sizes and types, the set is versatile enough to tackle a wide variety of carving and whittling projects. While it’s more expensive than most wood carving tools on our ...

Instructor Mike Austad of rural Pine River has been carving spoons for about 10 years, along with a variety of other wood crafts, and is excited to share his passion of working with wood ...

4 Though the wood carvings held symbolic significance in ... 5 These women are among the few in Herat working to keep this traditional craft alive. 6 The design of the Nuristani style of ...

While there's a solid market for wood carving sales at artisan shops and craft shows, Hussey said he enjoys the human connection that these events offer. He comes to competitions to meet old ...

THE art of wood carving is one that has been around for decades, synonymous with the identity of Malays. While it is considered a cottage industry, the craft has a huge growth potential ...