Tips for Whittling Wood

RELIEF CARVING:

• To learn the art of wood carving, you’ll need some soft wood, a sharp knife, and several gouges to work with.
• Pick a wood that’s somewhat soft, like basswood, butternut, or white pine.
• Best power wood carving tools could be found here, personally I prefer dremel electric carving tools.

To learn the art of wood carving, you’ll need some soft wood, a sharp knife, and several gouges to work with. Pick a wood that’s somewhat soft, like basswood, butternut, or white pine. Additionally, choose a knife that’s sharp and easy to grip, like a chip carving knife or a utility knife. You’ll also need several gouges, which are curved tools used to scoop the wood instead of cut it, and chisels, which are sharp tools used with a rubber mallet. Try some practice cuts on scrap wood before working on a major piece.