We're going to carve an incised Letter R. That means we'll be cutting into the block to create the shape, and leaving the surrounding surface flat. This is the opposite of the relief carving style you normally see in these videos, but equally common when it comes to letter and sign carving. This style is also sometimes called inverted relief. If you would like to carve a raised Letter R, check out our beginner woodcarving video tutorial: How to Carve the Letter R in Relief With it's curves and straight lines, the letter R is comprised of many shapes that you see throughout the alphabet. If you can carve an R, you can probably carve any other letter! Tools Used...
As we’ve mentioned in an earlier post, woodcarvers generally either love or despise a skew chisel; very few are ambivalent about the tool. Those who dislike the skew chisel frequently complain that it’s tricky (or nearly impossible) to sharpen well. This post addresses the fine points of sharpening a skew chisel. We’ll cover the factors that affect how quickly your skew gets dull, when to sharpen it, and how to sharpen it. Along the way, we’ll provide tips and tricks that make the job easier. What factors affect how quickly a skew chisel gets dull? Here are the big things that affect the sharpness of a skew chisel. Combine two or more of them, and your skew chisel can get...
WOODCARVING THE LETTER R - EASY BEGINNER PROJECT In this video, you'll learn how to carve a raised letter R out of wood. If you're looking for how to carve an incised letter R, you can learn that in the lesson here: https://www.schaaftools.com/blogs/news/how-to-carve-an-incised-r-carving-letters-with-schaaf-tools-beginner-woodcarving-tutorial Tools Used: Schaaf Tools 12-Piece Foundation Set – Starter Wood Carving Tools Set for Beginners https://www.schaaftools.com/products/schaaf-full-size-wood-carving-tools-set-of-12 Letter carving is a fun way to practice your beginner woodcarving skills. In this video lesson, Randy 'Madcarver' Stoner will show you a simple method for carving the Letter R in relief, and give some helpful tips and techniques along the way. The first step is to transfer your carving pattern to the wood.If you need instruction on how to do that,...
"I think that carving is such a beautiful art. I really want to preserve it and share it with as many people as possible. So many doors can be opened, with carving in the ways of creativity and design that no other hobby can do." If you're just getting into carving or woodworking, we've got a great interview for you this week with DIYer Jocelyn Ross! Make sure to follow @buildwithjocey to learn manageable steps in carving and building things. Jocelyn shares tips and tricks that she needed when she first started out. I saw on your IG page a great quote - "I hope you are inspired to find creativity in your daily life. It is too short to...
In recent posts, we’ve talked about several different kinds of skew chisels, including the Lacer skew and the oval skew. This article continues our skew series and focuses on the hooked skew chisel. A quick glance at this tool will show you that it is significantly different from other skews we’ve highlighted. All the others were designed for use with a lathe. The hooked skew chisel is not. Instead, it is the perfect tool for relief carvers and other woodworkers who want to carve intricate details into their pieces. Here’s what you need to know about this unique and versatile tool. How the hooked skew differs from other skew chisels Its size Because they are used predominantly in combination with...
