Soapstone is a famous stone with many carvers, as it is soft and easy to manipulate. Made from magnesium, talc, and silicate, soapstone is also non-porous, making it excellent for long-term keeping....
Posts by Brian Carver
More and more people are discovering the hobby of stone carving, but are unsure how to get started. Many are also not too sure on the best type of stone for beginner stone carvers. So, what is the...
If you’ve never used a strop before, you use it after using a sharpening stone to further align the edge and polish the blade to hone it to a great degree. A strop is usually prepared by loading it...
How many hobbies out there can cost upwards of hundreds of dollars just to get started? It’s super irritating. Now you’re wondering is wood carving the same way? Wood carving does not have to...
Using Mineral Oil to Finish Wood Carvings and Cutting Boards
You might have a very precious wood carving project or cutting board in your home that you would like to preserve for many years to come. Although you might want to take every action necessary to...
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already attempted pyrography and something went awry. That’s why you need some tips, right? Or maybe you’re super excited to learn and would like the...
