Any time that you set out to do something that you enjoy, you should strive to have the best material and equipment that you possibly can.  If you like to go fishing, you want the best fishing gear that will help you accomplish a successful fishing trip.  If you are a hunter, you want the best supplies and weapons to help ensure that you have the advantage on every outing.  Wood carving isn’t any different.

When you set out to work on a wood carving project, whether you are a seasoned wood carver, or a brand new beginner, you need to have the best tools and wood to make the wood carving process safer, more fun, and more successful.

There are a ton of choices when it comes to choosing quality wood carving tools, but I’ve not found any better option for great quality basswood than Heinecke Wood Products.  Tim and Dale Heinecke have been in the wood business for over 30 years and supplying fine carving wood since 1995.  Their practice blocks are all Northern Wisconsin Basswood.

Every order that I have received from Heinecke, shipped quickly and delivered wonderful white basswood that was precisely cut and planed on all sides.  The practice sticks are ready to carve right out of the box and create really nice carvings.  They even do custom sized at no additional cost.

Check them out today, you won’t be disappointed.

 

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 »

 

It’s almost Christmas time again and I wanted to let everyone know that Ozark Walking Sticks has a CafePress store, where you can find all sorts of wood carving related products.  I hope to expand the selection in coming weeks to add even more wood carving related products.

You can check out the store right now at Ozark Walking Sticks CafePress Store

Right now we have hats, shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and a teddy bear to offer.

   

Click on any of the above items to see more about each one and others that are available.

 

Harold Enlow has just finished some awesome wood carving books that include study sticks.  These books are the ultimate wood carving book for all wood carvers, no matter what your skill level.  If you are not a wood carver, but know someone that is, these would make great gifts.  I hope to be able to buy everyone of them.  You can click on any of the pictures below to see more details about each books that is available.

 

Below are a few very useful wood carving books.  I own several of these titles and the others are on my wish list.  Having good quality reference and instructional materials is key to the timely success of learning wood carving.  Whether you are new to wood carving or a seasoned veteran, you will find these wood carving books to be great resources for your wood carving library.

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