Author: desertwoodcarvers

In keeping with tradition, our Desert Woodcarver member will be bringing in their carved wooden pumpkins on October 19 for judging. We will see who comes up with the most original carved pumpkin design and give inspiration to those who are also working on small decorations for the upcoming holidays. Carve well, carve often!

I came across this article by Veritas from 1996 05F15.01) which talks about bending wood with steam. It details using a tea kettle or clothing steamer can soften the wood so that it can be bent into different shapes. I would suppose you could use this process to soften the surface of a hardwood for […]

This question is not often asked but is easy to answer. It is an easy medium to learn to work with only a few basic tools. What about using Metal, Stone, Epoxy Resin, Ice Blocks, Yarn, or Leather? The list can go on and on, and all of the above can be used to express […]