Illustrated Guide To CARVING TREE BARK by Rick Jensen and Jack A. Williams A Book Review The “Illustrated Guide To CARVING TREE BARK” is the most comprehensive book on cottonwood bark carving I have ever seen. Published in 2004 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company this 75-page guide is chock full, from cover to cover, withContinue reading “Illustrated Guide To Carving Tree Bark”
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Wood Finishes & Their Solvents
Wood Finishes & Their Solvents The following is a Glossary of terms of wood finishes, solvents and the components that go into their chemical makeup. Although this is a bit of a chemistry lesson (I’m a retired chemist), I put this list together to give you an idea of the kinds of substances you areContinue reading “Wood Finishes & Their Solvents”
The Story of Jilly Gnomette
Lots of us like to carve Gnomes. They’re cute little woodland characters that are fun to carve and can be changed up in dozens of different ways. I’ve carved loads of them…little man Gnomes and even little woman Gnomes (Gnomettes). Well, in honor of National Holocaust Remembrance Day I thought I would tell a twoContinue reading “The Story of Jilly Gnomette”
Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1
Last week we had an enlightening discussion on the difference in the oils used to treat basswood before painting. I explained the difference in the properties of six oils: Walnut Oil, Mineral Oil, Tried & True, Tung Oil, Danish Oil and Linseed Oil. This week I want to provide more in depth information on thoseContinue reading “Wood Finishing Oil Comparison – Part 1”
More on Carving the Human Eye
I want to start off this week by saying I hope everyone had a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving, and didn’t indulge in too much turkey, pie and football! And I want to wish all my Jewish readers a very Happy Hanukka! Getting back into the groove after our holiday break I thought we would startContinue reading “More on Carving the Human Eye”
Carving Eyes with Tony Harris – Part 2
An Eye Tutorial by Tony Harris Part 2 Last week I posted Part 1 of a photo eye tutorial done by my good friend, Tony Harris from Tennessee. Tony is an excellent carver who creates his own Santa ornaments and was gracious enough to share his expertise with us on how he carves the eyes. Continue reading “Carving Eyes with Tony Harris – Part 2”
Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments
Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments By Betty Padden A Book Review You’re all probably busy right in the middle of your Christmas carving just about now so I thought this would be an appropriate time to introduce you to this great must-have book! If you can’t get it now put it on your list toContinue reading “Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments”
Carving Wooden Santas Elves & Gnomes
Christmas is just about two months away so ’tis the season to be doing your Christmas carving, and probably the most popular Christmas carving subjects are Santas. I mean who doesn’t love getting a hand carved Santa as a Christmas gift? Well to help you along with your Christmas chores I have found a bookContinue reading “Carving Wooden Santas Elves & Gnomes”
Woodcarving Suppliers
Gladly we have had many new subscribers join our group over the past several weeks and to you I want to say thank you. I am very grateful you have decided to join our Wood Chip Chatter family and hope you will find my blog informative and interesting. About two months ago I posted aContinue reading “Woodcarving Suppliers”
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