Hi Joyce, Any kind of fruit wood will work - cherry works well, and is probably the most available. Have fun! Just be careful you don't use a wood that is toxic if you are going to actually make cookies.
Hello Mary the shell is what i've been looking for to top my newel posts on a set of stairs. The stairs are store stock red oak and so I would like to try my hand on carving 4 shells in red oak. I'll let you know how it goes. Your videos are great and thanks
Mary, I really appreciate the fact that you don't not edit out all your slip-ups but rather show how to correct them ie. redefining the detail. As a beginner, I have more slip-us than not. It would get discouraging without you explaining the "fixes".
I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and particularly, your teaching style. All my past attempts at carving have failed miserably but now, thanks to you, I feel like I am finally making progress.
Hi Donald. Thanks so much for your encouraging feedback! I'm so glad to hear my teaching has pushed to forward to progress in your carving! Please let me know your progress!
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