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I was picking through lumber in a big box store for a building project when I noticed how the grain of one piece of wood reminded me of fish scales.

Wood Burning Tips and Textures

by FoxChapelNews | Featured, Pyrography, Wood Carving

Learn about wood burning pen tips and textures by making a pretty but practical practice board. Download the Free pattern!

How to Carve a Blue Jay

by FoxChapelNews | Featured, Wood Carving

PEEK-A-BOO JAY – Delightful Critter Splitter Wood Carving is Sure to Get a Second Look! This How to article includes detailed instructions and Blue Jay pattern download.

Carving a Santa Shelf Sitter

by FoxChapelNews | Featured, Wood Carving, Woodworking

You can carve this shelf sitter quickly, and it’s easy to change the expression to create a host of unique gifts. To make this piece stand out, I pierce through the beard to add depth and dimension.

My Wood Carving Passion

by FoxChapelNews | Wood Carving

I also learned that you don’t panic and throw your knife when you cut yourself, because you may stab your sister.

CARVING A Realistic Santa

by FoxChapelNews | Wood Carving

After some research on carving a realistic Santa, I created this original interpretation of St. Nick based on the classic Coca-Cola-style Santa as he delivers gifts.