Relief carving sounds like a great hobby to try when you’re stressed, and you might find it relaxing. However, relief carving or “carving in relief” stems from an old definition that means “the state of being clearly visible or obvious due to being accentuated in some way.” The woodcarver working “in relief” makes his design clearly visible or obvious in a flat piece of wood by removing the wood around the design. In essence, a relief carving presents a picture “drawn” into the wood with carving tools until it stands out from the background. Let’s learn more about relief carving by considering unique aspects of relief carving and the process of relief carving. What Are Some Unique Aspects of Relief...
What You Should Know About Treen Carving “Treen” probably isn’t a word you use every day unless you’re a Scrabble wizard or a woodcarver. Treen is an English word that actually means “from a tree.” In a broad sense, then, all wood carving could be treen carving. However, treen has become a generic term for handmade wooden household items that are usually small and designed primarily for their functionality rather than for decoration. This article introduces you to treen and treen carving--the history of the craft, its unique aspects, and its renaissance as a woodworking form that’s now popular with hobbyist carvers and accomplished artisans of all ages. The history of treen Historians categorize antique treenware as dating from the...
Wood carving is a skill that artists of all ages can acquire, as long you are willing to put in the practice and exercise a little patience. To get started, you just need a few tools... including a few good blocks of soft carving wood!
Can you sharpen Schaaf Wood Carving Tools on a CBN wheel? Or will the steel clog it? Yes you can sharpen Schaaf Tools on a CBN wheel. If you are going to use a CBN wheel, we recommend using an 80 grit wheel to a double sided 400/1000 grit diamond stone and from there to a stropping paste. Even though CBN wheels do not overheat your tools like other regular grinding wheels, we recommend using them at a low speed. If we wanted to expand on the set. Do you sell other chisels or are these only chisels you have? We have three sets of gouges - the original 12 piece set, a 7 piece set and a 4...
The Gift of Creativity Finding the perfect holiday gift can feel like a challenge, especially when you’re shopping for someone who values creativity, craftsmanship, or a good old-fashioned hobby. If you’ve got a beginner wood carver—or someone interested in trying their hand at woodworking—on your list, you’re in luck. Schaaf Tools makes it easy to inspire creativity with high-quality carving tools, kits, and accessories that cater to beginners and hobbyists alike. Let’s dive into some gift ideas that will have them carving their way into the new year. Why Wood Carving Is the Perfect Hobby Wood carving isn’t just about creating something beautiful—it’s also deeply rewarding. For beginners, carving offers a chance to learn new skills, work with...
