Rounding the Tree Part 1: Introduction • Part 2: Push and Peel Knife Maneuvers • Part 3: Parting and Pulling Techniques In our previous installment, we dived into the part and pull technique to shape the main facets of the …
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Parting and Pulling Techniques Part 1: Introduction • Part 2: Push and Peel Knife Maneuvers Continuing our journey through the art of whittling, we arrive at the third part of our series. After successfully carving out the foliage outline on …
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Mastering the Push and Peel Knife Maneuvers In this installment, I’ll be your guide through the fundamental knife techniques that my students and I employ to sculpt and shape our projects. Our practice project involves a conifer tree, so let̵…
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Read moreI’ve been passionate about whittling and teaching wood carving for quite a few years now. Whittling, one of the most basic and ancient arts, allows you to create beautiful figurines, animals, and usable objects with nothing more than a knife R…
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