Carving on the Edge is to imply that the cutting edge of the carving knife blade is what separates the wood fibers while removing a chip.  The cutting edge, when magnified will reveal minute cutting teeth much like a hand saw.  It is these cutting teeth that create the cutting action when the knife is used in a slicing action.  The slicing cut is to follow the path of the cutting edge through the wood so that as many of the cutting teeth are utilized. In conjunction with the cutting edge teeth, the bevel on the side of the blade be it skinny or fat, provides the angle at which the cutting edge enters the wood.  So it is both the slicing action and the angle of the cutting edge that work together to create a clean cut. Read the rest of this entry »

THIS-N-THAT is a collection of carvings done randomly and are showcased here as a photographic diary of a variety of carvings.

Ornaments were carved from drawings by Don Stephenson. The LOVE plaque was carved out of butternut and was a wedding gift to dear friends.  The two scoop spoon was carved for Norb Hartman on his BIG birthday.  Read the rest of this entry »

The WOOD BEE CARVER often says, “The more you carve the better you carve,” and in that vein suggests that once a carving project is completed there is great value in carving it again and again.  The reason being that since each carving is a learning journey; each carving subject repeated will allow the carver’s creative sub conscious to improve on the previous carving. Read the rest of this entry »

The WOOD BEE CARVER often says, “The more you carve the better you carve,” and in that vein suggests that once a carving project is completed there is great value in carving it again and again.  The reason being that since each carving is a learning journey; each carving subject repeated will allow the carver’s creative sub conscious to improve on the previous carving. Read the rest of this entry »

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Janet  Denton Cordell, master carver of Arkansas, has had her personal Hitty doll stolen while she was at the Dayton Woodcarving Show November 9, 2013.  This wooden doll is hand carved of ash with a wooden heart on her chest.  She is approximately 6” tall and has painted hair and face.  Her face is distinctive because of the growth rings only on one side of her face.  Here is the link to Janet’s website showing pictures of the doll:  http://www.janetcordell.com/sequoia.html

Any help in finding this doll and returning her to Janet is greatly appreciated.  Please feel free to spread the word to other woodcarving clubs and friends.  The doll can be returned/mailed to Janet at her address on her website with no questions asked.

The WOOD BEE CARVER has long advocated that when a carver finished carving one subject, turn around and carve it again and again and again.  Each time a subject is carved again the carver’s creative subconscious will guide in the carving with innovations in design and subtle differences.  Every carving is a learning experience and the more one carves the better one carves in the repetitive process of practicing the art of carving.  The four Hobbits pictured in this study illustrate the results of learning by repetition as well as each carving project is fun to do. Read the rest of this entry »