Wood Carving

Wood Carving?

I’m wanting to start out in wood carving. I was wondering what tools to buy? I was thinking something like a cutting knife and some palm tools, but I don’t really know which ones. I am into making small objects like wooden necklaces (such as this…http://exquisitedreams.com/catalog/images/SW-007.jpg). Something that will have grooves, quite curvy.
Also if you can recommend what type of wood to use that’d be great, I’d prefer it to be something not too dark and easy to handle, but not something that’d be really weak.
Thanks a lot!

Whittling is the art of carving shapes out of raw wood with a knife.
Whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialised whittling knives are available as well. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods allowing precise control and pressure.

Occasionally the terms “whittling” and “carving” are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, and a mallet, while whittling involves only the use of a knife.

It is a custom that has been practiced worldwide for centuries. Some communities still hold whittling festivals and competitions.

Woodcarving below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Woodcarving

Whittlingbelow;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whittling

History of wood carving below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Wood_carving

Woodworking below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Woodworking

Woodworking glossary below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodworking_glossary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_working

Wood grain below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain

Woods to use below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Woodcarving

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Wood

Balsa wood;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balsa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Art_materials

Instuctions on making wooden beads;
you can ask this forum – http://www.craftweb.com/

http://www.janfitch.com/castpaper.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_%28woodworking%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decorative_Bead

Hope this helps, you will have to get a manual, search on line or go to the library to find more instructions for making your beads. Some ways to do this have been listed above.
Cheers!

Gene Webb Woodcarving Series

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