I have been whittling since I was in Boy Scouts, when I found the simple act of shaving chips of wood off of a stick was enough to keep me occupied. Sometimes, instead of going into a project with a...
Category: Beginners Carving Tips
You can use both exacto knives and utility knives for whittling and to great effect. As they have replaceable blades, this makes it easy to quickly swap your blade for a sharp one and keep...
You don't need a specialized whittling knife to carve wood, you can use your trusty pocket knife instead! I have been whittling with my pocket knives since I was 10 as they were what was in my...
Your first time whittling may be a little challenging at first as you may make common mistakes like slicing too deep or not keeping your knife nice and sharp. They may start to discourage you as...
Whittling is one of my favorite pastimes and a hobby I can take with me anywhere! The ability to make art with only a few tools and a block of wood makes the barrier to entry extremely low, making...
If you are just getting into whittling, you may be overwhelmed by the plethora of different options and suggestions online. Lots of the so-called "reviews" of whittling tools and techniques seem to...