Alaska Creative Woodworkers association
a club for carvers, scrollers, and woodworkers
Interested in Carving? Getting started recommendations
Club:
Consider going to the carving club meetings.
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We have some great carvers coming to club which are ready and willing to help beginners or any carver that might have questions.
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It's great to be in a club because you always have support.
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You welcome to attend club meetings (membership is not required).
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Tools:
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Before purchasing any tools, come to a club meeting. There are tools that first time carvers can try to see what you like.
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Never buy tools without putting them into your hand first to see if you like the feel of them.
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Start with a basic set of wood carving gouges and a knife or a few.
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Purchasing:
I do have some flexcut tools for sale including Lyons and Dunkle knives or know where you can get other tools that are for sale. A couple of people have some used tools for sale too.
I also have some basswood which is the wood we like to use for carving.
Any other questions you can contact me and I will do my best to help you out.
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Come to Artistry in Wood and visit with us.
Cindy McDowell
