Wood Carving Creations News — Beginner Project - Whittling RSS

In this short video tutorial, practice three important, basic whittling cuts while learning how to carve a tiny monster out of basswood with Isaac J Middlemiss, aka woodcarvingman.  Types of whittling cuts used: The Stop Cut Use stop cuts to define the boundaries of your carving, especially where you need a sharp, clean edge. In this video, you'll use the stop cut a lot, including at the beginning of the project when you carve along the lines of your drawn monster.  Hold the knife perpendicular to the wood surface. Push the blade straight down into the wood to your desired depth (usually shallow, 1/8" to 1/4"). The Pull Cut The pull cut is great for creating controlled, shallow cuts when...