Fixing hard wood
There’s a bunch of tricks people use to get wood to cooperate and I didn’t believe this one until I tried it. Boy does it work. Do be careful though, that water is hot 🔥
February 2, 2026
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This angel carving is our favorite one yet! She's perfect as part of a Nativity set or as a stand alone wood carving figure. Watch the full wood carving tutorial here: https://youtu.be/B9IvBv1AaJg
January 30, 2026
How to Carve your First Santa Carving - Classic Santa Wood Carving Tutorial Step by Step
Discover how to carve your Santa with this step by step wood carving tutorial! This wood carved Santa is a fantastic wood carving project for beginners and more experienced carvers, alike. Get your stencils here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4444472082/classic-santa-wood-carving-stencil-3d?etsrc=sdt Get on the email list to know when new stencils drop: https://the-artisan-life.kit.com/d83e32586d ✏️ Pencil used (affiliate link, I may earn on qualifying purchases): https://amzn.to/3N0ldb3 ✏️ Knife used (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/48nJB0l ✏️ V tool used (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4ezwCuB (can usually find better price on other websites) ✏️ #7 gouge (3/8") ✏️ #3 gouge (3/8") ✏️ # 11 3 mm gouge ✏️ Gloves: https://amzn.to/4qqTz8M
January 20, 2026
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