Choose the right wood for your project based on hardness and grain from "summary" of Carve: A Simple Guide to Whittling by Melanie Abrantes
When selecting wood for your whittling project, it's important to consider the hardness and grain of the wood. Hardness refers to how easily the wood can be carved, with harder woods requiring more effort to whittle. Softer woods, on the other hand, are easier to carve but may not hold intricate details as well. The grain of the wood also plays a significant role in how your project will turn out. The grain refers to the direction in which the wood fibers run, which can affect how the wood behaves when carved. For example, wood with a straight grain is easier to carve in a straight line, while wood with an irregular grain may cause the wood to splinter or chip. When choosing wood for your project, consider what you will be carving and the level ...
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