Carving

Mirna ElTatawy and her hand carved chair.

Hand-carving a chair in Cairo

September 27, 2022

Masterful, intricate, ornamental. This chair by Mirna ElTatawy is a love letter to Islamic art history.

Tools for power carving

March 15, 2021

Danny Kamerath shows off the tools he uses when power carving.

Side Table with Carved Details

March 1, 2021

The form of David Lamb's table may be simple and Shaker inspired, but the details add an extra level of elegance.

Video: A textured and carved cutting board

February 17, 2021

Mark Gardner adds an aesthetic and tactile touch to the edges by pulling the board across the bandsaw blade on a diagonal. In this video, he shows exactly how it’s done.

17th-century relief carving

December 17, 2020

Peter Follansbee demonstrates how to carve his 17th-century box using two common motifs: S-scrolls and lunettes.

The decorative carvings of Kristina Madsen

August 7, 2020

Kristina Madsen gets her carving inspiration from textiles, nature, tradition, and some amazing and distinguished mentors. See the results and get an inside view of the process.

Using a router at the lathe

February 21, 2020

Simple banjo-mounted router table makes it easy to add decoration to spindles, bowls, and ornaments.

Free Download: Gimson Chest Carving Pattern

February 7, 2020

Gimson used simple, decorative carving and motifs drawn from rural forms in much of his work. Just a handful of layout and carving tools will yield beautiful results.

French Polishing: How to Tackle Carved Details

December 4, 2019

French polishing is often associated with tabletops, but the technique was used on carvings and other fine details. In this video you'll learn a pro's methods for French polishing carved elements.

Download: Daniel Clay’s Chip Carving Pattern

September 25, 2019

Building chip-carving skills is about repetition. Daniel Clay's pattern provides an excellent foundation, taking you from basic cuts to more advanced ones.