Sandpaper
Term: Sandpaper Sandpaper is an abrasive paper used to smooth and finish wood surfaces, and it’s a handy tool in wood carving. After you’ve done the cutting...
Hardwoods
Term: Hardwoods Hardwoods are woods that come from deciduous, broad-leaved trees – those that usually lose their leaves in winter (examples include oak, map...
Softwoods
Term: Softwoods Softwoods are woods that come from evergreen, coniferous trees (trees with needles and cones, like pines, firs, and cedars). In woodworking ...
Carving Mallet
Term: Carving Mallet A carving mallet is a specialized hammer used in wood carving to strike chisels, gouges, and other carving tools. Unlike a regular carp...
Wood Blank
Term: Wood Blank A wood blank is a block or piece of wood prepared as a starting point for a carving project. Think of it as the woodcarving equivalent of a...
Sculptural Carving
Term: Sculptural Carving Sculptural carving is a wood carving approach focused on creating fully three-dimensional pieces – essentially wood sculptures that...
Dried Wood
Term: Dried Wood Dried wood (also known as seasoned wood) is wood that has had most of its moisture content removed, usually by air-drying or kiln-drying ov...
Wood Grain
Term: Wood Grain Wood grain refers to the direction and pattern of the wood fibers in a piece of wood. In simpler terms, it’s the “lines” or texture you see...
Green Wood
Term: Green Wood Green wood refers to wood that has been freshly cut and still contains a high amount of moisture – in other words, it hasn’t fully dried or...