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Wood Carving as a Healing Method

Feb 192012

While doing some wood carving research the other day, I found a great article that talks about the healing attributes that wood carving can have for a person. The article details how art and decoration can affect your mood and therefore alter your stress levels. It also relays those same attributes to wood carving projects.

When you as a wood carver enjoy the projects that you are working on, you will tend to feel better about them and yourself. You will also do a better job on the wood carving project. I have to say that I agree, that when I am doing a wood carving project that I enjoy working on, it allows me to relax and time can get away from me. I have always been a firm believer that people should find a hobby that they enjoy and stick with it. You will become more relaxed and get your mind off of the stresses of everyday life.

To read the article for yourself, check it out at White Eagle Studios.

Ozark Walking Sticks Product Review – Colwood Wood Burning System

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Feb 052012

When I got started with wood carving, I noticed that one technique of finishing wood carvings, is to use a wood burner to burn designs and textures into the piece. Not wanting to spend much money just to try out wood burning, I went to the local Wal-mart and bought a cheap wood burning iron. The iron worked good for burning my initials into my carving, but it lacked a lot as far as versatility and useability.

Last year, as my 10 year wedding anniversary got close, my wife and I exchanged ideas for gifts for each other, so that we didn’t spend money on stuff that we may not use. One of the gift ideas that I presented, was for a Colwood Wood Burning Kit. It included a Colwood Detailer wood burning system, a wood burning book and 3 wood burning tips. To my delight, my wife bought the kit for me. Continue reading »

Beginner Wood Carving Videos

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Dec 212011

Whether you are a beginning wood carver or a seasoned veteran, there are always new perspectives and ideas that can be examined to improve and/or compliment your carving skills. One of the best teachers that I have had the pleasure of learning from, is Gene Messer. Mr. Messer does carving instructional videos on many different carving projects.

Beginner Wood Carving Videos

One of the best tips that I can give to beginning carvers, is to get a copy of Mr. Messer’s carving videos. One of the best beginning steps that I took when I first started carving, was to watch Gene Messer complete a couple simple projects on video. He makes the whole process very easy to follow, and shows step by step how to make each cut. You will be amazed at how well your own project will turn out after following along with the video.

Some major benefits of using these videos are: Continue reading »

Harold Enlow’s Carving Faces Workbook 2011

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Oct 162011

I try to keep most of the posts on this blog held to the standard that they pertain to how to help beginning wood carvers by describing techniques to use for different aspects of wood carving. This post is still true to that focus, because it highlights a great printed resource for all wood carvers.

One of the best wood carving resources that I could recommend for beginner wood carvers is Harold Enlow’s “Carving Faces Workbook 2011″. Mr. Enlow’s book is a treasure trove of information. It give in depth picture and text descriptions of how to carve eyes, lips, hair, noses, and ears. The book also give detailed step by step instruction on how to carve a female face, cowboy, native American chief, santa, witch, ugly face and a wood spirit.

Flexcut Pocket Jack Review

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Jul 222011

How many times have you been away from your wood carving shop and found yourself with time on your hands and no tools. It seems like I find myself out with my wife, when I have times of wood carving inspiration and it is very frustrating when you have to wait until you get home and find time to act on those new ideas. The Flexcut Pocket Jack for Carvin could be your answer in those situations.

The Flexcut Pocket Jack for Carvin is a folding multi-carving tool that can be carried with you in your pocket, jacket, vehicle, tool box, or anything that you carry along. The Pocket Jack contains locking tools that include: knife, gouge, v-tool and scorp. All of the tools fold neatly into the handle and are ready for use just like a folding pocket knife. Select the tool that you want to use and it locks into place when fully extended.

My wife bought me a Flexcut Pocket Jack for Carvin a few weeks ago and I have found it to be a nice addition to my wood carving tools. My opinion of the Pocket Jack is that it makes a great tool for those times away from your regular wood carving tools, but I still prefer my regular wood carving knife and palm tools when I’m at home. Continue reading »