Today, carving uses continue along with furniture, curios, millwork and paneling. The softness limits the wood’s use in situations where impact risks are high, such as a desk or tabletop.

More: Iowa State Fair attendance soars over 1.1 million in 2022, 4th-biggest fair in its history And like all the best stories about new-found skills, Keenan’s entry into wood carving started ...

She didn’t take up bark carving right away, but she returned next year to see the bark carvings again. “I said, ‘Wow, I’d like to do that,’” Cook said.

The key to successful woodworking is to use sharp tools. Blades may require a little sharpening, known as “honing,” when making a spoon. Keeping a whetstone or wheel nearby is helpful, but running the ...

Homegrown: Rustic wood furniture features hand-carved mice South Portland artist Eve Abreu adds woodland critters to her pieces, bringing the feeling of the outdoors inside. Posted June 10, 2018 ...

Capital City Carvers is a club for those who wish to develop wood carving skills in a relaxed and ... We also carve faces and whimsical houses in cottonwood bark, faces and full figures ...

“Carving walnut wood is in my blood,” Rashid says. The 70-year-old artisan still works for over 10 hours every day to ensure that the craft remains alive, carving out Chinar leaves on chairs ...