Conical Cabinet
John Makepeace’s sculpted and sleek cabinet in scorched English oak and ripple sycamore
Carving
Depth Adds Life to Design
Use moulding, carving and other details to add visual layers. Have you ever gazed at a great painting and, for a brief moment, found yourself pulled into it? Almost like magic, a few well-crafted brush strokes can trigger memories …
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Robin Wood Axe Review
Tool: Robin Wood Axe Buy Now Manufacturer: Wood Tools MSRP: £69 (about $85) As a bowl carver, I am frequently asked about recommendations for beginner sets of tools. Though the Robin Wood Axe is always on that list, …
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Made You Look: Michelle Holzapfel’s intricate wood carvings
Michelle delves into her love for wood carving and her relationship with the trees surrounding her Vermont home.
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Carving a Spoon
Wooden spoons can be as elaborate or utilitarian as you’d please. Either way, it’s a great way to spend time in the shop. Project #2415 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $5 I began woodworking in …
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The perfect carving knife
Amy Umbel argues fancy sloyd knives and expensive gouges are all well and good, but the perfect knife for any carver—especially a beginner—is the one you will actually use. Time, practice, and love for the craft are more important than any tool.
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