Wood carving tools must be kept very sharp to work properly, so if you don’t have sharpening tools, ... These kits consist of a leather strip or block and polishing compound, ...

Most wood carvers need knives made specifically for different shapes and sizes. ... What you’ll love: These wooden blocks are blemish-free and have a uniform, tight grain.

PINE RIVER — Balsam Moon Preserve is offering Wooden Spoon Carving 101 from 1-5 p.m. March 15. Instructor Mike Austad of rural Pine River has been carving spoons for about 10 years, along with a ...

Wood carving competitions have noted a slight shift in demographics ... "I love just delving in with it and changing a block of wood to something that can be admired," said the 16-year-old ...

Jim Bergeron is a rare teacher of Native American wood carving techniques and styles, passing the art on to students at Astoria's Barbey Maritime Center.