Most wood carving tools are cutting tools. Every cutting tool has at least one bevel. This is the sloping surface coming off the edge. But it’s more than jut a sloping surface. It’s actually a cutting angle. So the bevel supports a specific cutting angle that determines how the tool can be used. Experienced carvers know about bevels and how they affect cutting efficiency.

If you’re just starting out as a wood carver, and you’re going to purchase carving tools for the first time, here are some things you should know.  Read more... (800 words, estimated 3:12 mins reading time)

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Getting into the world of scrapbooking can seem daunting at times. All of the scrapbooking crafts can quickly add up to a rather large checkout bill. Many novices jump into the hobby without realizing what they are getting into and often find themselves investing hundreds of dollars.

They later realize that they do not have the time for scrapbooking and wind up having a lot of scrapbook supplies just laying about in storage. It does not have to be this way for you though. If you take your time and start slowly, then you can come to love this wonderful hobby without going over your budget.  Read more... (433 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

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