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Where can I buy basswood carving blocks?

Question: I am looking for basswood carving blocks of thinking and have no luck so far to find where I can buy. Are there any craft store that sells the lime. micheals did not work and I know other craft stores in Mississauga-Toronto region.


Answer: You can buy them from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?


You can try to use media art stores.
Try "fine" wood working stores.

How to wood carve a basic owl Part 1

A two part tutorial on how to wood whittle a basic Owl out of basswood.

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CRAFTSMEN OF DESTIN: Woodcarvers get chiseled at the Community Center (PHOTOS)

Whether you’ve been whittling for years or you’re new to the artisanship, Mike Adams says there’s a place for you at the table among the woodcarvers of Destin.

“We have everything from positively good to starters,” Adams told The Log, as he unloaded a satchel full of dull figurines. A cross, an angel and a Santa face were among the Niceville denizen’s current projects.

“I work on different things at the same constantly because I get bored with just one,” he said. And once he’s finished, he passes along the pieces to relations and friends.

Woodcarving has been a part of the Destin Community Center calendar of classes for nearing a decade. While the experienced carvers would rather call it a session than a class, they’re ready and willing to help newcomers.

“If you want to start, just do it,” said Adams, who’s been a part of the platoon for eight years. “It doesn’t take any real skill. It’s justified a matter of enjoying it and being able to work with your hands.

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