Carve the concave bowl of the spoon first. With a curved hook knife, start in the middle and work your way to 1/4-in. from ...

Why settle for a postcard of the Mona Lisa, when you could have a hand-carved leaf engraved with her mysterious face? Making art with leaves isn’t a new idea, but several online purveyorshave taken ...

A leaf by Du Wanli, carved with the shapes of 12 Chinese zodiac animals. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With a pen and a small knife, Du Wanli, 64, brings life to fallen leaves by carving them ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether for the creation of tools or just a fun DIY art project, carving and whittling wood is a pretty accessible hobby. While it takes time ...

This project highlights multi-axis turning, carving, and texturing to create leaf-like patterns or flowing contours. Finishing touches—like bright stains, natural oils, or pastel hues—enhance the ...