The following is a tutorial on how I carve a Moravian star ornament. Some of you may have already seen it when it appeared on my Instagram page @carverbobk during April 9-14. I am posting it again here on my blog for the first time. I hope everyone enjoys it and carves along with it!Continue reading “Tutorial – How To Carve A Moravian Star Ornament”
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Emails, Question & Comments
I‘ve recently received a few emails I’d like to share with you today: We have an email from Rick Boyer with a very interesting question that I have no answer for. Hopefully some of our readers can answer Rick’s question. Rick wrote: “I have a question I know cotton Wood bark is carved. How aboutContinue reading “Emails, Question & Comments”
Wood Species (Softwoods)
Yesterday I listed the over 200 species of Hardwoods (angiosperms) found around the world. Today I will list the approximately 50 Softwoods (coniferous) species. Below is the list of Softwood species: Softwoods (coniferous) Araucaria Hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) Paraná pine (Araucaria angustifolia) Cedar (Cedrus) Celery-top pine (Phyllocladus aspleniifolius) Cypress (Chamaecyparis, Cupressus, Taxodium) Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) Bald cypress, southernContinue reading “Wood Species (Softwoods)”
WOOD SPECIES
I apologize for not writing for the past couple of days. My wife is very sick and is in the hospital so my mind and efforts have been elsewhere. She will be in and out of the hospital for the next four weeks. Today I want to introduce you all to the many different speciesContinue reading “WOOD SPECIES”
Cleaning & Conditioning Paint Brushes
I tend to use somewhat more expensive brushes when I paint my carvings. I just like the way they work. But if you’re like me you go through paint brushes as fast as the water you wash them in. Here are a few tips on washing your brushes and preserving them to get longer lifeContinue reading “Cleaning & Conditioning Paint Brushes”
Question & Comments
More on Upsweep Knives Today’s question comes from Richard who asks: “how is an upsweep knife used, and its purpose ? am sorry but new to carving here.” Never be apologetic that you are new to carving, Richard. We were all there once. Your question happens to be a very good one and one thatContinue reading “Question & Comments”
Questions & Comments
Today we have some interesting questions from readers about scroll saw issues and problems finding a good upsweep blade knife. Hopefully some of our other knowledgeable readers can provide some input. 1. Phyllis is having a problem with her scroll saw and comments: “I’m having problems with my scroll blades coming off when I startContinue reading “Questions & Comments”
Lovespoons
A few days ago I wrote a piece about wooden spoons. Well today I’d like to talk a little about a very special type of wooden spoon, and that is the lovespoon. Here is some brief information about the origins and symbolism of lovespoons. A lovespoon is a wooden spoon decoratively carved that was traditionally presented as a romanticContinue reading “Lovespoons”
Shows & Events Update
Shows & Events Schedule Update The following shows have been added to the schedule of Coming Shows & Events I posted the other day. Please make a note of these additions. ~~2021~~ August 5-7…Norwood, MO. 14th annual carving seminar with Ron Allison, Harold Enlow, Van Kelly, and Roger Stegall. Allison Kidder (304) 532-7450, missalliek12@gmail.com AugustContinue reading “Shows & Events Update”
Wooden Spoons
The word spoon is derived from an ancient word meaning a chip of wood or horn carved from a larger piece. Wooden spoons were easy to carve and thus inexpensive, making them common throughout history. Spoon History The Iron Age Celts (C. 250BC) of Britain used them and this is evidenced by an example of a smallContinue reading “Wooden Spoons”
Wood Chip Chatter 