Article · Wayne Barton's Alpine School of Woodcarving
Holding the Knives
By Wayne Barton
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A short lesson from a long-time chip carving teacher on the two main knife grips, the blade angle, and moving hand and knife as one unit. Also shows the separate stab-knife technique for starting impressions and extending lines.
Related lessons

How to Carve A Wood Spirit: Lesson 1 - Prep and Roughout Stage
Free
Article · 5 lessons
Lucas Kost

How to Carve a Spoon From A Log Using an Axe Tutorial
Free
Article
Carving Junkies

How to Carve a Wooden Spoon: A Step-by-Step Guide
Free
Article
Dionisis

Norwegian Telemark Rosemaling Free Tutorial DiY Art Project
Free
Article
Forestwood

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign
Free
Article
Vanessa Sorensen
Article
Rosemaling plate Oils/acrylics Rules and Telemark Technique
Free
Article
Forestwood