CARVING
Carving – Chip Carving, Relief Carving and Power Carving or simply whittling is a satisfying pastime that anyone from a beginner to an expert can enjoy! There are a variety of carving methods as well as woods to choose from and knowing which ones to use depends on the project at hand. Power carving is primarily used for removing large chunks of wood and for those individuals that do not have the strength in their hands to use traditional tools. Chip and Relief carving refer to the style used to remove wood. Chip carving removes small chips in one stroke while relief carving removes wood in a more delicate manner with design in mind. Whittling differs from carving in that no chisels, gouges or power tools are used. Using nothing but a knife and a piece of wood, you can create a project in a matter of minutes, giving instant gratification to even a beginner.
POPULAR CARVING CATEGORIES
SHOP CARVING WOOD
Basswood Wood Carving Stock
![Basswood 3x3x12 alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/50W71_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708924870)
Butternut Wood Carving Stock
![Butternut 2x2x12 alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/50W80_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708924718)
Tupelo Wood Carving Stock
![Tupelo 3x6x12 alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/159526_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708924957)
Basswood Spoon Carving Blank - 10" x 1-1/2"
![Basswood Spoon Carving Blank - 10" x 1-1/2" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/172273_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697679926)
Basswood Country Planks for Wood Burning, Hot Stamping & Carving - Small
![Basswood Country Planks for Wood Burning, Hot Stamping & Carving - Small alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/837944_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697673977)
Basswood - 4" x 6" x 18"
![Basswood - 4" x 6" x 18" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/50W74_000_001_d5281776-9c2e-455f-8728-fb4f87856f41_533x.jpg?v=1697773482)
Basswood Country Rounds for Wood Burning, Hot Stamping & Carving - Medium
![Basswood Country Rounds for Wood Burning, Hot Stamping & Carving - Medium alt 7](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/837527_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697678836)
Balsa Wood Carving Stock
![Balsa 2" x 2" x 12" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/161706_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708922320)
Jelutong Wood Carving Stock
![Jelutong 2x2x12 alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/159420_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708917599)
Basswood Spoon Blank Set - 4 Piece
![Basswood Spoon Blank Set - 4 Piece alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/185899_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697678695)
African Mahogany Wood Carving Stock
![Mahogany 3x3x12 alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/50X21_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1708917925)
Mini Spoon Blank Set - Cherry, Basswood, Mulberry and Walnut - 4 Piece
![Mini Spoon Blank Set - Cherry, Basswood, Mulberry and Walnut - 4 Piece](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/191605_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1718130577)
Mini Spoon Blank Set - Elm, Apricot, Maple and Alder - 4 Piece
![Mini Spoon Blank Set - Elm, Apricot, Maple and Alder - 4 Piece](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/191606_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1718137778)
Briar Block M-Straight 1-1/2" x 2-1/8" x 3"
![Briar Block M-Straight 1-1/2" x 2-1/8" x 3" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/159418_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1716418728)
Tupelo 4" x 8" x 18"
![Tupelo 4" x 8" x 18" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/17B58_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1716462364)
Briar Wood Burl A Bent Turning/Carving Blank - 1-1/2" x 2-1/8" x 3"
![Briar Wood Burl A Bent Turning/Carving Blank - 1-1/2" x 2-1/8" x 3" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/159419_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1716418733)
Basswood - 4" x 8" x 24"
![Basswood - 4" x 8" x 24" alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/50W79_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1716410008)
Diamond Willow Walking Stick 1pc
![Diamond Willow Walking Stick 1pc alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/153534_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1716416261)
SHOP CARVING KITS
Celtic Love Spoon Carving Kit
![Celtic Love Spoon Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/187170_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697774014)
Wizard Carving Kit
![Wizard Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/187169_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697679087)
Comfort Bird Carving Kit
![Comfort Bird Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/187168_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697678928)
Santa Carving Kit
![Santa Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/188097_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697680242)
Carving Study Stick
![172559.0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/172559_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1719720826)
Bear Carving Kit
![Bear Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/188096_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697773774)
Dala Horse Carving Kit
![Dala Horse Carving Kit alt 0](http://www.woodcraft.com/cdn/shop/files/188098_000_001_533x.jpg?v=1697773599)