Wood Kits
Wood Kits
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 Klutz Activity kit Books Lot of 4 great books  US $40.00
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 Jet Wood Model Childrens Kid Craft Boy Scouts Assemble US $1.95
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 Mini Tipi Teepee Kit Wigwam Native Dwelling Craft Kits US $4.25
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 Creativity For Kids Retro Wear Craft Kit Hippy Hemp Jewelry Making Kit US $4.99
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 Sail Boat Wood Model Kit Children Kid Craft Boy Scout US $1.95
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 American Girl crafts Oodles of Bracelets kit 260 pieces 16 bracelets New in Box US $16.99
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 American Girl Clip Knot Bracelet Set Craft US $10.00
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 Lot of craft items 4 wood letter holder kits and pack of 50 foam sheets NEW US $5.99
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 3 American Girl Craft kits PAPER CHAIN WOOD WRAP ROLL BRACELETS ages 8 NIB US $19.99
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 Lot of 3 kids crafts boys two wood ships and one train US $4.36
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 Friendship stones create two Kit for kids US $5.49
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 TIM ALLEN SIGNATURE STUFF TRUCK PLANTER PROJECT KIT US $7.00
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 Wren Bird House Kits Nail together Scout project US $5.50
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 Makit bakit Sparkling Decorations create suncatchersmobiles or windchimes US $9.99
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 ITS SO ME 3 In 1 WOODEN VEHICLES Craft kit Airplane Train Emergency Vehicle US $13.99
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 2 SETS Kids Melissa Doug AND Battat BEAD JEWELRY Craft Kits US $6.99
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 3 D KIDS BIRD HOUSE NATURE WOOD CRAFT MODEL PAINT KIT 5 US $2.99
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 RoseArt Woodtopia Zany Zoo Craft Kit Wood animals US $15.99
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 Wooden Tool Box Kits Nail together Scout project US $5.50
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 Wooden Message Board Kit US $.99
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 Bird House Kit Red Toolbox ST013 US $.99
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 Log Cabin Bird House Kits for Children and Adults US $8.99
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 Claws Monster Truck WoodShop Kit Real Wood Pieces Age 5 by Peachtree Playthings US $6.95
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 CRAFT KITS FOR KIDS 2 US $11.00
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 KIDS CRAFT CHALK CORK MEMOBOARD CRAFT KIT NIB US $8.99
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 American Girl Crafts Desktop Organization Drawing Kit NEW MSRP $5496 US $44.99
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 NEW IN SEALED BOX Kids Wood Shop Build A Wood Tool Box Age 8 US $9.99
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 Sketching Easel Artist Kit With Storage Bag US $35.02
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 WOOD PAINTING KIT PRANCING HORSE KIDS CRAFT TOY HANDCRAFTED WOOD US $7.50 |
 LOT of KIDS 4TH of JULY CRAFT SUPPLIES ALL NEW US $4.99
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 HUGE LOT OF KID’S CHRISTMAS CRAFTS OVER 275 CRAFT KITS – MANY VARIETIES US $29.99
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 Authentic Tepees Craft Kit Makes 24 projects US $20.00
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 Beginners Wooden Loom Kit 2 Starter Supplies US $17.59
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 Bird House Kit US $8.99
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 PAINT YOUR OWN WOODEN AIRPLANE 6y Full Kit US $8.00
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 PAINT YOUR OWN WOODEN AIRPLANE 6y Full Kit US $8.00
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 PAINT YOUR OWN WOODEN AIRPLANE 6y Full Kit US $8.00
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 DISNEY PRINCESS CRAFT KIT WITH MARKERS US $3.59
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 4 Bird House kits 2 Scoutcraft 2 other US $4.99
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 Mini Wood CASTLE with plush Frog Prince KIT craft kids RTF US $4.99
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 Works of AhhhMONKEY Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new US $2.95
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 Covered Wagon Kit For kids 8 US $4.37
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 Pirate Ship Kit For kids 8 Great Craft Kit US $4.37
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 KIDS 3D FRAME MAKING KIT BY CURIOSITY KITS PAPER MACHE AND GOOGLIE ANIMALS US $9.95
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 Birdhouse Kit For kids 5 US $4.37
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 Race Car Kit For kids 8 Great craft kit US $4.37
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 Birdhouse Kit For kids 8 Great Craft Kit US $4.37
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 Race Car Kit For kids 5 Great craft kit US $4.37
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 Covered Wagon Kit For kids 5 Great craft kit US $4.37
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 Sailboat Kit For kids 8 Great craft kit US $4.37
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 Biplane Kit Blue body For kids 5 Great craft Kit US $4.37
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 Flight Vehicle Kit For kids 5 Great craft kit US $4.37
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 FLOWER POWER KIDS JEWELRY MAKING KIT from MELISSA and DOUG WOOD BEADS LACES US $9.99
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 New Disney Fairies Tinkerbell Craft Project Kits NIP BeadsSand ArtPainting US $5.99
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New Disney Fairies Tinkerbell Craft Project Kits NIP BeadsSand ArtPainting US $5.99
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 JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTOR WAGON WOOD PAINTING KIT KITS NEW TWO SEPERATE US $23.99
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 Discovery Kids Penguin Paint Kit Wooden Wood Figurine craft gift Arts Painting US $7.95
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 CHALKBOARD ERASER 4101 Old Fashioned Felt with wood handle Melissa and Doug US $2.24
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 ADVANCED WEAVING LOOM ACTIVITY KIT FOR AGES 8 YARN SLIGHTLY USED EUC US $.99
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 Paint by Number kit 15x10cm 6x4 Pikachu US $10.40
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 Acrylic Paint by Number kit 15x10cm 6x4 Santa Claus Christmas Evening RH1051 US $10.35
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 Acrylic Paint by Number kit 15x10cm 6x4 Merry Christmas RH1052 US $10.35
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 AMERICAN GIRL CRAFTS WOOD BEAD BRACELET KIT NIP MAKES 3 BRACELETS US $6.60
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 Lake House Bird house Kits for Children and Adults US $7.99
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 3 Jingle Bell SANTA Christmas Ornament CRAFT KITS ornaments crafts kids adults US $3.50
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 3 Jingle Bell ANGEL Christmas Ornament CRAFT KITS ornaments crafts kids adults US $3.50
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 Country House Bird house Kits for Children and Adults US $8.99
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 Bee Mine Wood Magnet Craft Kit Valentines Day US $1.99
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 Creativity for Kids Blacklight Wood Treasure Box US $14.99
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 WOOD HORSES Stable Fence KIT Puzzle craft kids RTF US $5.99
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 1 Lot of 20ea Log Cabin Bird House Kits Dealer deal US $140.00
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 SUV Car Key Rack Wood Kit 24 Pack New Great Deal US $34.99
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 NEW 1983 Fisher Price Arts and Crafts Wood Racer Kit US $24.99
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 Bird House Feeder Kit Sampler 10 styles 2 of ea US $122.00
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 Boeing 747 Wood Kit Sealed Kit No Glue Use For Display US $3.50
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 Bunny Magnet Memo Clip Easter Craft Kit 4 Kids ABCraft US $1.75
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 New Wood Fire Rescue Boat Ambulance Kits US $14.29
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 Birdfeeder Wood Model Kit 9169 01 US $6.11
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 2 Lot 3D Puzzle Wood Craft Construction Kit Eco Airplane Halicopter Age 7 NEW US $9.95
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 Sailboat Wood Model Kit 9169 04 US $7.03
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 Works of AhhhBUTTERFLY Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside US $2.95
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 Works of AhhhPony Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new fun US $2.95
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 Works of AhhhPUPPY dog Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new US $2.95
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 Works of AhhhBumble Bee Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside US $2.95
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 BRAND NEW Creativity for Kids CRAFT KIT LOT Pop Up Books Paint Wood Race Cars 5 US $14.99
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 Wood Model Kits 2 Fire Trucks Frame Kit Brand New 3 Total US $11.99
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 NEW Red Toolbox Air Hockey Kids Craft Kit Pine Wood NIB Great Gift FREE SHIP US $24.99
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 Works of AhhhTURTLE Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new US $2.95
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 Works of AhhhCHOO CHOO Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new US $2.95
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 Works of AhhhKITTY cat Wood Painting Kit kids craft painting guide inside new US $2.95
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 Birdhouse Wood Memo Craft Kit for Kids Magnetic ABCraft US $2.00
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 Halloween Wood Scarecrow Magnet Clip Craft Kit ABCraft US $2.00
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 LOT OF 2 WOOD MODEL ANTIQUE LIMO RACE CAR NEW US $3.88
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 1 Dolpin Clacker Craft Kit Foam Wood Sea Fun Kids US $1.75
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 T REX CRAFT KIT BY KIDS DAY AGES 8NIB US $7.00
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 75” Wood Craft Stick Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Craft Kit Set 2 NIP US $2.75
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 Paint by Number 15x10cm 6x4 Facial Makeup US $10.40
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 John Deere Tractor Large Wood Paint Kit 21009 US $21.55
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 Acrylic Paint by Number kit 15x10cm 6x4 Cartoon Character RH1001 US $10.40
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 Creativity For Kids MAKE YOUR OWN TRAIN KIT US $5.35
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Dash Kits - Installing a wood dash kit at AUTOMEGA
Wood Carving: How to Choose the Right Tools
If you're going to be a wood carver and not just a whittler, you'll need to select a number of tools. There's just no way around it. So what are the right tools for wood carving?
Tools for Sharpening. Before the carving tools, it seems appropriate that tools for sharpening them should come first. After all, first we sharpen and then we carve.
At the very minimum, you should have a sharpening stone and a strop. The sharpening stone is used to get your edges to sharpness. Many sharpening stones come in different shapes and in different sizes. Some are very accommodating to the typically short blade lengths of wood carving blade edges. Diamond coated slipstones are very nice. Some sharpening stones can even be found on a key chain or be as small as a credit card. So very convenient.
A strop is meant to remove the burr and all micro-bits still clinging to your well-sharpened blade edge. This is very important in wood carving. Anything added to the edge will only slow your progress. You've got to get everything off. If you prefer, you could use a honing compound or a honing board to smooth out your edges.
If you're really serious about becoming a wood carver, it is highly recommended that you learn how to sharpen and strop a knife. Once you've learned that, you'll also be able to sharpen most other carving edges. The need for smooth sharp edges is a constant in wood carving. Knowing how to achieve them will put you way ahead of the game.
Tools for Shaping. Each type of carving tool that is meant to shape wood has a specific function. At the very minimum, you should have carving knives, wood chisels, wood gouges, wood rasps and rifflers, a mallet and maybe even a power drill.
◦ Carving knives. This is your most basic of all carving tools and there are many kinds. There are straight-edged knives, skewed knives, bent knives, chip knives, detail knives, special pocket knives modified for carving and folding knives with lockable blades. And these aren't all of them. There are even micro-knives or micro-tool kits, if you'd like.
It's a matter of functionality. Each edge is target specific. When you've learned what each type of knife can do, and you've considered the carving project ahead of you, then you'll know which knives are best for that job. The best knives used for one specific task may not be the same knives that are best for another. That's why you've got choices.
◦ Wood chisels. Most chisels are ground on both sides but it is possible to find them with a bevel on only one side. The head may be slanted or square in shape. They may even be bent forward or backward. You'll have quite a selection.
◦ Wood gouges. This is one of the most used tools in wood carving. There are many shapes and sizes. Some are very short and stout while others extend for a few inches with an extended blade edge. You'll probably end up with several kinds. That's not a problem. Surely, you'll use each one at some time or another.
◦ Wood Rasps or Riffler files. Shopping for these tools could be a bit confusing. Really. Some stores call it a rasp, others will call it a riffler. And yet another will call it a rasp riffler. How to know, how to know. Well, the majority of merchants appear to agree that a rasp is a very coarse, straight file. The tool itself may be thick and rectangular like a sharpening file but don't be surprised to find those that are slender with a curving head, looking just like a riffler.
Rifflers, on the other hand, are usually slender with a curved head. Many times these curved heads can be found on both ends of the riffler. You can even find kits that offer you different shaped heads and at different sizes.
◦ Mallets. These little hammers are invaluable in the right circumstance. They are a must for chip carving, relief carving and intaglio carving. (What am I saying?) Mallets are a must for all wood carving. You may need just a few millimeters off of here and no more, maybe add a little notch there, an indent over here, maybe create a shadow. It really is such a valuable tool.
◦ Power tools. There are some pretty nice power tools for wood carving. There are power drills, rotor saw burrs, power chisels and mini grinders. You can even find power carving kits. There's even a wood carver's kit that offers its own selection of power grinders.
These tools are quite extraordinary in how much time and labor they can save wood carvers. Many consider them only for life-size or extremely large carvings. It's all up to the carver. Hey, how about a carving created entirely by power tools? (Wonder how big that'd be.)
Tools for Sanding and Smoothing. When all the wood carving and shaping is done, you'll want to sand and smooth all surfaces. This is an important step that precedes any painting or varnishing. In doing so, you'll remove any remains from any previous finishing process and you'll also prepare the wood to bond with any non-penetrating chemicals. Sanding can be done using sand paper, sanding clothes or sanding sticks.
◦ Sanding is often accomplished using sand paper. There are many grades, from very, very coarse to very, very fine. There's quite a selection. Something very similar to this is the defuzzing pad. It does as it sounds. It removes all fuzz still clinging to the wood surface.
◦ There are sanding clothes that come in a roll and are available in varying grit sizes. Sections may be cut from the roll and rolled or folded as you wish. Best thing is, you don't have to worry about it cracking or falling apart on you.
◦ Sanding sticks may also be found in varying grit sizes. You can also find sanding stick kits or sanding detail kits that can remove glue or minute remains of your finishing products. Mini-belt sanding sticks or sanding belts may be used for large sanding jobs.
Wood carving is an amazing craft to develop. You could use just a handful of tools and work with small projects. Or you could use a bunch of tools, including power tools, to work on really large projects. Either way, it's very relaxing, oftentimes exhilarating and extremely satisfying. Have fun!
About the Author
Len Q. is a master blade sharpener. If you would like to learn more about ª Knife Sharpening: How to Sharpen Knives, Maintain and Store Them ª Sharpening Other Edges (i.e. Chain Saws, Lawn Mower Blades, Gardening Tools, Axes) Find it at
http://www.MakeKnivesSharp.com
what kind of wood should a beginner carver use?
I am a beginner carver and I am buying a carving kit. What kind of wood would it be best to start out with, domestic or exotic?
Starting out in carving can be rather difficult with the choices. I strongly recommend that you don't limit yourself to any kind of wood simply because its soft, hard, difficult, easy or any such label. More important then that is, that the wood you use is dry. I am talking more dry then firewood. Many carvers have slightly mixed opinions about this but I am sure most would agree that dry is best. If you must have the name of a wood I am partial to pine.
I think more important then the choice of wood is the choice of tools. I won't recommend to you any carving tools or whittling knives because everyone has their own preferences. instead, I want to point you to the vice. The vice will save you from overcutting your wood and will also move your fingers much further away from the incredibly sharp tools you will be using. It will also allow you to use tapping techniques with a mallet. I own more then one vice and my favorite is the pipe vice shown in the following picture:
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I also own two normal vices similar to this one:
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My last bit of advice is to keep a first aid kit handy. I have been carving for two years and I still cut myself up good. Just a few weeks ago I cut my thumb so bad it left a nice scar.
I hope you enjoy carving as much as I do,
Silence
