Originally from Venezuela, Pérez said his love for wood sculpting started during his teenage years. His dad took on lots of hobbies and often taught Pérez what he learned. He said this helped him bond ...

In this video I try my hand at carving a traditional Wagatabon style tray from a single block of wood, using only a couple of ...

In this video, the creator showcases a personal project of building a sign for their logo using poplar wood. The process involves routing material between the letters and hand-carving with chisels and ...

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate. Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the ...

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SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team’s 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over ...

Jump-start your woodcarving with simple, traditional techniques that beginners can learn to start transforming wood into beautiful works of art. Chris Pye’s Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual (Fox ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Matryoshka dolls are a Russian folk art tradition dating back over a ...

Olympe de Gouges is a name you might remember from your history classes as another casualty of the French Revolution’s bloody Reign of Terror. It’s names like ...

In the world of wood carving, the right tool is what separates the final product. The most popular gouge profiles are the U-shape and V-shape. Both types of carving gouges offer a range of selections, ...