In this beginner tutorial video, Randall Stoner, aka Madcarver, teaches the basics of using a carver's mallet with your wood carving chisels. Every woodcarver needs a mallet! It can be used for power, to remove large swaths of wood. And it can be used for detail, to make more precise cuts. If you're a beginner looking for a good carver's mallet, we recommend looking for something with a urethane head that transfers the power into the chisel or gouge, not your hand. We like a urethane head because it reduces noise, and reduces any mushrooming on the end of your wooden tool handles. Keep in mind the weight of your mallet. 12oz allows beginners to carve without tiring. Even when carving...
Sharping is a key component to wood carving. But when you're a beginner, it can be difficult to get a mirror finish on the curved profile of your carving gouges. While it's possible to accomplish that razor sharp finish on a flat strop, it can be easier if you have a contoured surface that matches the shape of your gouges. Unfortunately, finding the right tool also isn't easy. Many of the contoured strops available, like the one from Flexcut, for example, are too small to be effective for your full size tools. Luckily, with some help from professional carver Randall Stoner, you'll be able to learn how to make your own custom sharpening strop in just a few steps to...
In this beginner wood carving tutorial video, Randy 'Madcarver' Stoner demonstrates how to transfer artwork from paper to a wood block for relief carving using two methods. Method 1 uses a stylus to etch the design into your wood. This is a great option if you don't have carbon paper. If you don't have a stylus, and you'd like to use carbon paper instead, go to Method 2 - Timestamp: [4:21] Supplies Needed - Timestamp: [0:23] Pencil Metal Stylus with Metal Ball-Point at the Tip Artwork for Transfer Block of Wood You'll Be Using for Carving Optional: Carbon Paper Tape Method 1 Step 1 - Timestamp: [0:45] Place your pattern or artwork over your wood carving block You can hold it in place...
In this video, professional wood carver Randall 'Madcarver' Stoner teaches you how to carve an oval in relief. Together, you'll cut in the outline of the shape, creating a stop cut. Next you'll learn how to raise the oval using the initial stop cut. Lastly, you will see how to round the edges of the oval, giving it that final 3 dimensional look. With the skills learned from carving an oval, you'll be able to begin creating many other objects with your carving tools. Add petals to make a basic flower, or add curved lines to turn it into a basketball. What did you turn your oval into? Beginners, comment below :) Video Notes: Tools Used: Schaaf Tools...
Video Notes & Summary In this video we’ll be showing you: How correctly hold a wood chisel How to properly carve your first cuts with a wood chisel Main Points Covered: Basic safety via proper technique How to hold a wood chisel in your dominant hand and support with your non-dominant hand How to make your first cuts Please note: The method shown in this video is not the only way to use your carving chisels. Each carver may have his or her own technique. The tips and techniques taught here have worked for Randall for decades, and we think they will provide value to beginners looking to start carving. We recommend that each person finds what best works for...
