Beginners' Projects

Basic relief carving is a traditional woodworking technique where a design is carved into a flat surface, leaving the raised portions in relief while the background is lower. This style of carving can range from simple, shallow designs to more intricate and detailed compositions. Typically done with chisels, gouges, and mallets, relief carving can be performed on various materials such as wood.  Beginners often start with basic relief carving to learn fundamental carving techniques like shaping, detailing, and finishing, before progressing to more complex projects.