Carving

Decorate shelves, walls or table tops with homemade wooden birds. Hang a handmade bird from the back of a chair, curtain rod, a hook above the porch or place it in a tree. Hand crafted birds can...

Soapstone is a metamorphic rock with a high talc content, which makes it soft and soapy feeling. The soft physical characteristics make soapstone an ideal carving material, especially for...

You can make a spoon out of a coconut shell. It is a process that requires a long time and hard work. Spoons made from a coconut shell often look rough and worn, but can also have that island...

You can use styrofoam balls for everything from making Christmas tree ornaments to packing materials. If you are using these balls for crafts, then you may want a size that is not easily purchased...

Styrofoam comes in handy for a variety of projects. Whether it is a small decorative craft you are creating or a large scene in a theater production that requires lightweight props, shaping and...

Carving wood with a small carving knife allows the artist to have complete control of his artistry. In fact, very few other elements allow a wood carver to have more control over how a design...

Soapstone is made from different minerals including talc, which makes it easy to scratch and chip the stone. Various indigenous tribes such as the Shona, Inuit and even Native Americans have...

Most people take pride in things they craft, especially if it is something that can be used for a necessary purpose. Whether you are a youngster who finds the walking staff adds creativity to...