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Resource
Information for Beginner Carvers
The
best way to get started carving is to have a friend who can spend
time with you helping you out. The second best way is to join a
woodcarving club. There is a club in most any town or city of
any size. The members are always willing to help
beginners and they often have classes for new members. If no
friend or club is available, the third way to get started is to get a
book and dig in. There are many carving books on the market
geared toward the beginner. They are very good but are project
oriented. So, the beginner needs to decide what he wants to do
and then find the book on that subject.
American
Basswood AKA Linden is an excellent wood for both figure and relief
carving. It is hard to find at a lumber company unless that
business carries a line of hardwood for crafters and cabinet
makers. The club can help with this. |
