The ultimate carving sitemap

Welcome to the definitive guide to our entire website. This is your go-to resource for finding every free wood carving tutorial and foundational guide we offer. We've organized the tutorials by skill level, so you can easily pick the perfect project for you, whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge.

EASY WOOD CARVING PROJECTS

Start your wood carving journey here! These tutorials are perfect for new wood carvers (or experienced carvers who want a quick carve) and will teach you the fundamentals with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

We've categorized the tutorials so you can quickly determine your next project.

Easy animal tutorials:

Easy caricature tutorials:

HOLIDAY PROJECTS

Easy Christmas tutorials:

Easily Halloween tutorials:

Easy Valentine's Day tutorials:

Valentine wood carving tutorial

Easy Easter tutorials:

Easy Easter wood carving tutorial

Easy Thanksgiving tutorials:

Treasurable Thanksgiving pie tutorial

Easy St. Patrick’s Day tutorials:

Four-leaf clover wood carving tutorial

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More challenging projects

Ready to take on something more complex? These tutorials add details to help you sharpen your skills and create more intricate designs.

More challenging caricature tutorials:

More challenging animal tutorials:

MORE CHALLENGING HOLIDAY PROJECTS

Christmas tutorials:

Valentine's Day tutorials:

Adorable DIY Valentine gnome carving tutorial

St. Patrick’s day tutorials:

How to carve a leprechaun tutorial

Easter tutorials:

Pocket cross wood carving tutorial

Halloween tutorials:

Villainous vampire wood carving

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FOUNDATIONAL GUIDES & LEARNING RESOURCES

Ready to learn a new technique or master the fundamentals? These guides provide the essential knowledge you need to become a better carver.

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Free wood carving patterns

These patterns are perfect for those who want to use a bandsaw or make much larger wood carvings.

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