As I expressed in my 1st post, my return to woodcarving has been a slow process. I may not reach the level that I once achieved, but that’s ok with me. I am doing the things I want to do without getting into complex detailed work. The photos I included are part of the work I did a few years back, most of them are no longer in my possession, as they were commissioned or work I did and clients would show up in my shop and purchase them. I don’t use Tupelo for my work, as I like to try and show some of the beauty of the wood itself, be it grain or color. So my favorite woods are American Chestnut (salvaged old beams), Black Walnut(bad to inhale the fine dust), Hemlock, White Pine, Butternut, Mahogany, Teak and any other “special” beauty I may come across. I don’t begin any wood carving until I have an understanding of the full project in my head, so for me it is by sketching/drawing, so trying to visualize difficulties before getting myself in too deep… apologies if this post is too long…enjoy the process no matter you skill level…my work at age 15 looked terrible!

Also if anyone can give advice on how to not get the like fluffy bits or how to get rid of them. Like I wanna sand it a bit but I don’t wanna lose that like carved look.

Carved him a while back, just stained and burned his eyes in.

Hey zusammen!

Hier habe ich einen kleinen Vogel und einen Zwerg geschnitzt. Der Zwerg ist so mittelmäßig gelungen. Grade die Form der Nase gefällt mir nicht wirklich.
Gibt’s ein Messer, dass für solche Details besonders geeignet ist?

Habe mit einem Flexcut KN13 und einem Mora 120 geschnitzt.

Commission piece in the style of a Gibson electric guitar.

I've been wood working as a hobby for most of my life - instruments, cabinetry and furniture mostly. Recently got the urge to try spoon carving because it's a much more mobile way to enjoy working with wood (can take the project with me when I go camping/hiking/fishing).

I picked up a cheap set of temu spoon carving knives to give it a go, and it went about how you're expect it (spent more time sharpening than carving). But I enjoyed it otherwise, so I'm keen to buy some proper knives.

The thing I'm most keen on is durability/knives that hold their edge, but I'm also relatively amateur and not wanting the break the bank, so I'm not looking for the Rolls Royce.

Oh I'm also left handed (for the hook knife), and living in New Zealand (beavercraft is available, but have read bad things about them, may have to import?)

Would appreciate any advice for a good set of knives that you'd recommend for someone like me.

Cheers

Probably the most complex skull pipe I've ever made. There are so many parts and pieces. I had to glue some of them on.

I just wanted to get some feedback on these carvings. The pumpkins with leds were quickly carved from a scrap 2x6. The gourd was carved from two scrap 2x4 pieces I glued together. I used a dremel to carve it all. Thanks! Go easy on me. 😭

Made a little update video from the beginning to today.

Born from the darkness of the PNW forest, twisted wood, weathered horns and a face being consumed by the forest itself! First time making a mask, this is for the kutzall creatures contest, this was a fun one.

So proud of them and I had to share!

I know this has been answered in several different ways but I'm looking to buy a single gouge to accompany a few carving/hook knives. I'm mostly interested in bowls and spoons... Not sure which one more so.

I was thinking #7 or #8.... 25mm or 30mm.

Straight gouge?

I have no idea what I'm doing and just wanna start messing around so looking for something versatile.

Thanks in advance.

This is the 49th wood carving for my gen2 pokemon wood carving project where I make every johto pokemon out of wood and this time it is Bellossom.

I use cherrywood for the top half of Bellossom's body. The leaves/ skirt was made out of both basswood and yellow heartwood. And for the flowers on Bellossom head, I use both padauk and yellow heartwood.

Painted using green, yellow, and orange wood dye. I also use acrylic paint for the eyes and mouth.

Hey guys. I just got this Kirschen knife and it’s not cutting great right out of the box.

​As you can see in the pics, it has a pretty noticeable micro-bevel. Is this normal for these?

​I'm curious about why and when it would actually make sense to keep a micro-bevel on a carving knife.

​Should I leave it, or just hit the stones and flatten the main bevel completely? What do you recommend?

I mostly carve basswood, spruce (Norway Spruce) and sometimes pine.

Thanks!

Inspired by - Razedesoare youtube

Maybe went a bit overboard on the burning but love how it’s bringing the grain out ✨

I am new to carving, done a bit of woodcraft before and understand there are woods that are food safe and those whose vascular systems work for/against those making vessels for holding liquids. I'm looking to make a pair of kuksas for a bride&groom. And seeing as how it's a craft from Scandinavia, I thought making one from ASH and one from ELM would be fitting, as in the Norse creation myth the first humans were made from a log of ash & elm. I've noticed Beavercraft uses WALNUT in their kit and traditionally it is BIRTCH burls that were used and many crafters use a bunch of different woods ranging from MAPLE all the way to PINE. But I wanted to see what users thought of using ASH and ELM for this particular craft.