Beginner Wood Carving

When you first start out carving wood, you need a few things to get started off right.

  • Sharp Tools
  • A Carving Glove (for protection)
  • Someone to Show You How to Carve

If you don't have someone to show how to carve, then the next best thing is a good instructional video. Some of the best instruction in the form of a video, has come from Gene Messer. You can pick up a copy of some Gene Messer Carving Videos right here on this website. I will be adding videos as they are completed and ready for sale. Take a minute to check out our selection.


Beginner Carving Video #1 details how to carve:

  • A Boot
  • Minature Nome
  • 5 Minute Wizard
  • 5 Minute Bear
In a very short time, you will have these simple projects well on the way to being perfected and will be able to amaze your friends and family with how much progress you are making at wood carving. You get a DVD jam packed with easy to follow instruction on the four simple projects listed above. Each DVD is priced at a very low price of $12.99 and comes with free shipping. Pick up your own copy and start making wood carvings. Warning, once you start carving, you may not be able to stop!
$12.99 with free shipping for limited time
Please allow 2 weeks for processing and delivery.


Check out the carving resources on the Carving Resources page.


The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving; With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving

The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving; With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving

Flexcut Carvin' Jack Folding Knife

Flexcut Carvin' Jack Folding Knife

4-Piece Wood Carving Knife Set

4-Piece Wood Carving Knife Set