Stay Calm & Carve On!
Published: Sat, 04/26/25
Updated: Sat, 04/26/25
Read about how traffic woes reminded me to not rush when carving. Howdy ! Last Sunday, my daughter and I found ourselves stuck in traffic—twice—thanks…
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How often should you sharpen your knife?
Published: Sat, 04/19/25
Updated: Sat, 04/19/25
Take a look to see my answer to this question! Howdy ! A common question I’m asked is, ‘How often do you need to sharpen a chip carving knife?’ This…
A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Published: Sat, 04/12/25
Updated: Sat, 04/12/25
Hear about my day at the Te as Woodcarvers Guild Spring Roundup. Howdy ! A while ago, I wrote about the value of carving clubs as a way to spend time…
Ready for April's Project? Take a look!
Published: Sat, 04/05/25
Updated: Sat, 04/05/25
See the variety of pattern elements in this month's project. Howdy ! April is here, and it's time to dive into this month's project! This month’s…
Carving Tips to Tackle Dry Wood!
Published: Sat, 03/29/25
Updated: Sat, 03/29/25
A review on what to do when carving dry wood. Howdy ! As chip carvers, we’ve all e perienced issues of chip out, or cuts not being as clean as we’d…
Spring Inspiration may lead to new patterns
Published: Sat, 03/22/25
Updated: Sat, 03/22/25
Finding carving inspirations in nature. Howdy ! Here in Central Te as, the weather is beginning to feel like Spring with the days getting warmer, and…
Discover the Secret to Carving Large Chips!
Published: Sat, 03/15/25
Updated: Sat, 03/15/25
Learn about a technique to make large chips easier. Howdy ! Have you ever carved a pattern with large chips? One of the patterns I chose for this past…
Time change troubles? Chip Carving can help!
Published: Sat, 03/08/25
Updated: Sat, 03/08/25
A reminder that chip carving helps you rela . Howdy ! It’s hard to believe we’re already entering the second week of March, with Spring approaching!…
Ready to Carve a Fun Pattern?
Published: Sat, 03/01/25
Updated: Sat, 03/01/25
Take a look at this month's 3D pattern. Howdy ! Have you ever found yourself searching for a pattern that would be fun to carve? 🤔 You're not alone!…
You never know where past carvings may lead 🤔
Published: Sat, 02/22/25
Updated: Sat, 02/22/25
I share how past carvings led to a request for more! Howdy ! I was reminded this week about the value of sharing your carving talents with others. A…