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Whittling: Whittling vs. Wood Carving

October 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving

Whittling is the most basic form of wood carving but it is not actually the art of wood carving, as it is done today. If you have no care to rush, you want to take your time and see what happens, whittling could be for you. But if you’d like to see just how skilled you can be, how good you are at bringing out details, wood carving may be just what you’re looking for.

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Whittling: So You Want To Whittle Wood

October 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving

Whittling is an ancient craft that’s been around since cavemen. While the world has changed by leaps and bounds, whittling has basically remained the same. It’s still the journey that matters more than the end result. If you have no care to rush, if you want to take your time and see what happens, what’re you waiting for?

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Wood Carving: So You Want To Be A Wood Carver

October 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving

Wood carving is a special craft that’s been around since the days of cavemen. With time, it has become quite an impressive art to behold. It’s also very relaxing, often exhilarating and extremely satisfying. If you decide to become a wood carver, there’ll be several styles to choose from. So how can you know which style is best for you?

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Wood Carving: How To Choose The Right Tools

October 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Wood Carving

If you’re going to be a wood carver and not just a whittler, you’ll need to select a number of tools. You could use just a handful and work with small projects. Or you could use a variety, including power tools, to work on really large projects. There’s just no way around it. So what are the right tools for wood carving?

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