"I think that carving is such a beautiful art. I really want to preserve it and share it with as many people as possible. So many doors can be opened, with carving in the ways of creativity and design that no other hobby can do." If you're just getting into carving or woodworking, we've got a great interview for you this week with DIYer Jocelyn Ross! Make sure to follow @buildwithjocey to learn manageable steps in carving and building things. Jocelyn shares tips and tricks that she needed when she first started out. I saw on your IG page a great quote - "I hope you are inspired to find creativity in your daily life. It is too short to...
In recent posts, we’ve talked about several different kinds of skew chisels, including the Lacer skew and the oval skew. This article continues our skew series and focuses on the hooked skew chisel. A quick glance at this tool will show you that it is significantly different from other skews we’ve highlighted. All the others were designed for use with a lathe. The hooked skew chisel is not. Instead, it is the perfect tool for relief carvers and other woodworkers who want to carve intricate details into their pieces. Here’s what you need to know about this unique and versatile tool. How the hooked skew differs from other skew chisels Its size Because they are used predominantly in combination with...
We’ve devoted several posts to the skew chisel. Why? Because it's an extremely useful and versatile tool that can be used alone or in combination with a lathe. Wood carvers who master the skew chisel find it to be one of the first tools they reach for in their set. Here we'll review what the skew chisel is and help clarify the benefits of mastering this tool. What is a skew chisel? A skew chisel is a hand-held wood carving tool with 2 beveled edges and an angled blade. With one notable exception--the hooked skew--these tools are generally used with a wood lathe to produce turned pieces. Because of this, many skew chisels are sturdy tools with comparatively long...
In this beginner tutorial video, you will learn how to carve an infinity symbol in relief. It is the same basic pattern you could use to carve a Celtic Knot. You will pick up skills from this lesson that will help with any project that involves overlapping parts, where one section goes underneath the other (like a Celtic Knot, for example). With instruction from Randall 'Madcarver' Stoner, learn how to create "over/under' perspective and make it look seamless. Tools Used: From the Schaaf Tools 12pc Foundation Carving Set for Beginners #1S - 8mm Skew Chisel #5 - 8mm gouge From the Schaaf Tools 4pc Fishtail Carving Set for Detail Work- 6mm gouge for detail points Timestamp: [1:25]...
Chainsaw carving by @av_carvings In the woodcarving world, chainsaw carving compares with other types of carving like Goliath compared to David. Chainsaw carving is bigger, bolder, and more dangerous. It’s also much newer than chip carving, relief carving or other kinds of wood carving. Let’s explore the details of this unique type of carving. History of chainsaw carving Chainsaw carving began in the U.S. in the 1950s. Ben Murphy and Ken Kaiser pioneered the craft and began distributing their pieces. Interest in chainsaw carving grew slowly until the 1980s. Then the craft jumped in popularity thanks to the publication of a handful of books about chainsaw carving and the creation of several chainsaw carving festivals and competitions. Men and...
