Wood Properties of Tupelo TUPELO, WATER Nyssa aquatica (Nyssa – a water nymph; aquatica – of the water) This species is known by many different names, some of the most prominent being BAY POPLAR, GUM, GRAY GUM, HAZEL PINE, OLIVETREE, PAW PAW GUM, SOUR GUM, SWAMP TUPELO, TUPELO, TUPELO GUM, WHITE GUM and YELLOW GUM.Continue reading “Wood Properties of Tupelo”
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Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
“Give Credit Where Credit Is Due” It happens over and over again where a carver makes a carving from a pattern he/she got from someone else, posts it on social media and basically calls it his own. It’s happened to me loads of times. While I’m always flattered that someone likes my work enough toContinue reading “Give Credit Where Credit Is Due”
Carving A Head
Carving A Head By Roger Stegall Below is a short picture tutorial on how to carve a head done by my good friend Roger Stegall, which is being posted here with Roger’s gracious permission. The tutorial does not go into much detail but the photos do give you some idea as to how Roger doesContinue reading “Carving A Head”
Wood Chip Chatter 