These days it’s easy to get stuck with lots of coronavirus news. Lockdown makes us get adjusted to the new way of living. Annoying question what to occupy yourself with keeps arising day by day. This is why I decided to gather up as many whittling projects as possible in one place. So you could cheer yourself up with something interesting as well as I could do the same by getting back to the article time after time. Moreover, I believe it would be useful even after the lockdown. So make sure to share it somewhere on your page or just save it to bookmarks.
You might need to get some wood for the projects below. I would highly recommend getting basswood as it is the softest one. It’s easy to carve and color. It actually feels like butter. Among the choices provided on the market, I usually go with BeaverCraft Wood Blocks. They provide 10 wood blocks of various sizes for a good price. Moreover, they often have deals for their products.
These blocks are made by professionals who have been already manufacturing the wood carving kits for 5 years. Their experience and successful business show that they have taken into an account all the peculiarities and difficulties of woodcarving and working on designing and producing the best tools and accessories for woodcarving. The blocks are produced in Eastern Europe – Ukraine, which allows making products of good quality at a reasonable price.
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It’s my favorite actually. I love everything connected with woods, all kinds of fairy tales and stories. This is why the wood spirit is number one on my list of whittling projects. I did one a long time ago. Probably, it’s time to make one these days. I checked a bunch of tutorials on Youtube to find the most informative ones. The following wood spirit carving tutorial is actually the best one. Check it out and message me with your favorite ones if you have one.
Who doesn’t love bears right? First, teddy bears come to mind. While bears out of wood can be even better. Moreover, they last longer as wood is more durable. I made a lot of bears. I gifted some wood bears to my niece and friends’ kids. They always love getting small bears from me. A great wood carving tutorial on wood bear carving is made by Doug Linker. He’s a talented carver sharing a lot of valuable content with his subs. It’s not that easy to find a good tutorial on wood bear whittling with hand tools as mostly, people prefer making large bears with a chainsaw and other electric tools. I’m not a fan of electric tools, I always stick to hand tools.
The same love to fairy tales here. Wooden gnome as well as wood spirit, and small bear carvings follow the same style of caricature carving. Mostly such small whittling projects take not so much time. So you can do them one by one.
Wood whittling is extremely relaxing. It can help to go through various difficulties in life. While it’s a matter of time to learn a new hobby. This is why I made a blog to help people to discover this exciting hobby. In case you need to figure out what tools to start with, check out my article on the tools I recommend. Make sure to follow some safety tips. It could be dangerous with improper use. Let’s get back to whittling projects.
One more whittling project that would fit beginners. Carve a small owl out of wood, put it somewhere on the table and get the vibes of wisdom.
At the times of boredom, a small leprechaun is racing to the rescue. You can paint in any way you want it to be. Make it a green leprechaun whittling project, or brown. There is no limit to your imagination.
We’re used to rubber ducks, but how about carving a duck out of wood. It could be a great toy for kids and yourself. Paint it any color you want. Yellow is the most common one.
Rabbit out of basswood is easy to whittle yourself. It’s small, this is why you need a small wooden blank. Moreover, it will be a great symbol of happy days in the woods that you’re going to have some time soon.
If you’re only beginning carving out of wood, then make sure to try making a ball in a cage out of wood. It’s considered to be one of the easiest whittling projects for beginners. This project allows getting some skills first. It’s not that cute as wooden rabbit or a gnome, while you’d be able to master some basic cuts.
Perfect project for any “love” occasion. You can gift it to your loved ones on Saint Valentine’s Day or any other sharing love event.
It’s a great idea to make a kuksa or two. Kuksa can be used in household or for camping as a drinking cup. What could be better than eco-friendly drinking cup?
Get prepared to the Halloween with pumpkin carving out of wood. It’s unusual and smart. All your friends will be carving real pumpkins, while you can make one out of wood and have it for Halloween celebration for years. Is it convenient? It is indeed.
Carve a bird out of wood. Easy and fun project to go with.
Perfect idea to carve yourself a small simple Santa out of wood. It will be a great practice for your skills, moreover, it’s going to be a nice project for an upcoming Chrismas.
Do you love coffee? If you do, then make a coffee scoop. Add a touch of coziness to your home. And then taste some delicious coffee.
Attaching an extended tutorial to small men carving. So you’d have an understanding of how to go with little men whittling in general.
Wooden spoons can easily substitute all other spoons. Check out a spoon carving tutorial from BeaverCraft. They made not a regular spoon but a spoon with a wavy handle. NOTE! Make sure to finish it with some food-safe oil.
Fishing is relaxing as well as wood whittling. This is why you can combine both by carving a fisherman out of wood.
Funny whittling project. I would say it even looks good to eat because of its appearance. Make sure not to eat it though, not sure that it’s a good idea to eat wood.
It’s Spring now, the time when I’m writing this article and gathering up nice wood carving tutorials. Don’t know when you’re going to read it, while it’s still good to carve flowers out of wood, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is.
Axe can literally kill your time, but with no blood. Have a great time carving a small axe out of wood.
Fairy house out of wood is really small but cozy. Make it yourself and then put it on the shelf. Moreover, you can add some led lights to it. This way it’s going to be even cozier.
Mike Stinett is a talented artist. He’s a prominent wood carver and he is a painter as well. I’m impressed by what he does for years. In the video below he’s sharing a tutorial on rooster carving out of wood. Easy and fun to do yourself.
Every whittling project Mike does has some special charming atmosphere. His wife does music, he makes awesome projects out of wood. His doggie cheers you up. Make sure to check out his spoon carving tutorial. Mike made a small spoon with autumn leaves.
Something eatable again. Fish carving project.
There are some carvers that carve only mushrooms. They find something special in mushroom carving. Maybe you’ll find it yourself as well.
A combination of two, mushroom and gnome turned out in a mushroom gnome whittling project. Funny one!
A great example of relief carving in addition to the other flower carving tutorial above.
If you’re limited with tools and wood, then a simple stick whittling project would be a great idea to go with.
I’m a huge fan of dogs. I have several dog carvings. And this one is on my list as well now.
Somehow it reminds me of Giles Newman. But it’s not his project. While it’s still beautiful. Small eagle whittling project will fit those that are into something exquisite.
One more funny project. Carve a ball dude. I am bald myself. So probably this is why I put this one on the list of whittling projects I’m going to do myself.
If you are Star Wars fan, then definitely check out this tutorial on Yoda Carving.
Looks lovely to carve such fish hook. It seems to have some story.
I’m always trying to find positives of everything that happens, this is why I usually tend to make something funny out of wood, like this goblin.
Let’s say you carved a kuksa and a spoon, but you’ll need to make a fork as well. So here it goes, fork carving tutorial.
This otter reminded me of a white bear from one cartoon. I want to make it myself.
If you’re into music, then this whittling project is the best bet for you. Tiny guitars are so cute. Moreover, you can go further making different musical instruments after you get the basic idea of its carving.
Puzzles are very useful for your mind. While if you do a puzzle yourself it’s even better.
I have attached a few tutorials on dwarf whittling. This one is even funnier as the dwarf is smiling. Make one for your home.
Mike Stinnet became famous because of outstanding walking sticks projects. Beaver walking stick is one of the great examples of his craftsmanship. Moreover, it’s made with hand tools.
Life-like carving of a man’s face. Love it.
Easter is coming soon. Not sure we’re going to celebrate it as we’re used to because of the latest changes in the world. But still, it’s a great whittling project to make yourself. We still, can celebrate it online, right?
Fly away with bird carving.
As I mentioned above it’s a nice opportunity to feel the special Viking atmosphere by carving a dragon kuksa and Viking wood spirit.
I bet Mike Stinnet would love it. An old man with a walking stick. I would make a small doggie as well and this way it will be a full picture.
Again it’s a great project if you’re limited with tools and wood.
How about some magic to get rid out a daily routine? Wizard carving is a perfect way to treat yourself some magic.
Funny cowboy carving. Make one, take some whiskey and imagine yourself a cowboy doing some cool things with his friend.
Nice whistle carving idea. Practical and mellifluent.
I put some bird carving above on the list. But love this one as well. It’s the tiniest birdy I have ever seen. Good to make one.
Not jewelry but still, fun to do such chain out of wood.
One of the easiest whittling projects in addition to some posted above. Make one to master your skills.
I’d recommend getting the whole idea first on how to carve chess pieces and then carve those yourself.
One more idea for caricature carving.
This whittling project would fit a beginner to make the very first steps in wood carving.
Gene Messer has nice tutorials on some basic whittling projects for beginners. I’m posting those here so some of you making first steps in wood whittling, could proceed further with the ease and fun.
Sea captain will take us to some sea trip. Going to make one and get pleasure of “traveling”.
I’m going to post even more projects in the article. So stay tuned!
The purpose of this article was to gather up well-put tutorials on various whittling projects. I believe some of these are going to be a great help to beginners as well as an inspiration to and a pool of ideas to occupy the time for advanced carvers. No matter what’s happening around, always make sure to find the path to your inner self. Keep calm and carve wood.
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