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In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the composition logic behind different styles of wooden gifts. We’ll walk you through the basic concepts of proportion in human-shaped wood figurines and how to set the proportions and lengths you want for your own work. First, let’s check out a series of wood figurines...

The mushroom wood figurine we shared earlier had a pretty simple structure, so drawing its design wasn’t too difficult. But when you’re working on more complex forms—like the human body—you’ll need to think more carefully about composition and structure. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to design structure and layout when carving...

Hey everyone! In the last blog, we gave a basic introduction to the importance of composition and proportion when making human-shaped wooden gifts. In this post, we’re continuing that topic and diving deeper into how head-to-body ratio affects woodcarving work. Let’s take one of our own wooden gift figurines as an example. The short-legged...

We all know that a sharp knife makes carving wooden gifts much easier and more efficient. However, a truly sharp edge must meet two key criteria. Let’s go over them together!   What does a sharp blade for carving wooden gifts look like? First, the blade surface should be as reflective as a mirror,...

Once you’ve used a sharp knife to craft wooden gifts, you’ll never tolerate a dull blade again. A sharp knife lets you focus on your carving technique, while a dull one forces you to apply more pressure. The more force you use, the harder it is to control the knife—making it more likely to...

Have you ever finished carving wooden gifts, only to feel like they still look a bit plain? Try adding fish scale patterns and varying textures! These simple techniques can bring your pieces to life and make them look more dynamic. Step 1: Carving Vertical Lines To create straight, vertical grooves, we can start with...

In this post, we’ll continue refining the shape of our mushroom figurine while teaching you some key techniques for carving concave details on wooden gifts.   First, let’s take a look at our mushroom carving so far. The rounded shape is coming together, but it could be even thinner. The mushroom cap has already...