Simple wood carving ideas for beginners

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Learn how easy it is to carve the classic Wood Spirit face for your next carving project, walking stick, or cane handle, in this free, onlune project by Lora Irish.

Scans from a vintage book: Whittling is Easy. You can download a PDF Booklet of the complete book here. If you try some of them, please add your pictures to the comments!

My grandfather built his house not far away from his mother's log home. When she died, he converted hers into a wood workshop. I remember going there as a child; the place seemed like another world to me. Inside, there were stacks and stacks of tools, some big, some small, and you could always smell warm and earthy scents. A birch chair in one corner, an almost finished oak table in the other. It was so peaceful.

How to whittle a chain out of a piece of wood with just a knife and a block of wood. It's a fun project to do and the finished project is a fun piece to show off and could be used for a decoration or even as an elaborate gift wrapping...

use a knife to whittle into a shape and figure that you want to create. Scroll down to check out creative wood whittling projects and ideas.

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Comfort Birdie to Fly | Easy Wood Carving for Beginners: My friend died. It was a long time ago, probably 10 years or so. And my dad was trying to comfort me. While he was a woodworker, the only way for him to express his feelings was through wood. That is why he made a Comfort Bird for me. He said to m…