Free 'Carving Tip of the Week' will show you how to increase your artistic ability and how to run a successful carving business.

My name is Chuck Hall. I'm a veteran wood-carver, and I'd like to share my experience.

Artists, and especially wood-carvers, get isolated in their craft, and find it difficult to learn new things from the artist community....

You are so busy carving, you simply don't have the time to network with your peers!

There are so many ideas out there about carving, sculpting, wood products and tools. I stumble onto them everyday, and sometimes I like to share. I find that getting the skinny on wood carving from a fellow carver is the best way to learn new things, and help keep my chops up!

BUT.... It's not just  MY experiences that I will share...

I also pass on tips that I have gathered from the ends of the earth; wood-carvers from all over the globe will be sharing tips with you about every aspect of wood-carving...from 'chip carving' to tool sharpening.

I often use tips that I have learned from carving greats that I studied under. Sometimes the tips are mine, sometimes I have learned them from fellow carvers.

The tips you get will absolutely help you cut that learning curve...

Many people start off with a Bang in wood-carving, only to lose interest soon thereafter, because they have not been encouraged by other carvers! This weekly Tip is designed to keep you on track, and help you learn much, much faster than if you went it alone!

Watch me actually perform the task

I often will include videos or step-by-step photos...

For example, I'll take you through a video-lesson series of how-to-carve various objects, from full-sized busts to small wood spirits. You'll get the whole story on carving, and you'll see it step-by-step.....just like being there!

So, you can see exactly how to perform the tip. It's never just boring data, that's for sure. After all, what fun is a boring hobby?

So, just enter your info below. I'll send out your first "Carving Tip Of The Week"

PS: I will also show you how to earn money as a wood-carver. You'll be able to learn things here that you'd never know if you remained self-taught.

I know a lot of wood carvers.... and a big portion of them display their work at art shows, art stores, craft shops, flea markets, etc, etc.... and FEW of them are happy with their results.

Why is that? Why is it that SOME artists get the sale, and the rest just get to break-even, or (heaven forbid) LOSE MONEY???

I have been through both sides of the market. I have displayed at art shows, festivals, stores, shops, markets.....it seems like I have tried it all.... maybe not, but it sure seems that way.

In the Art Business, there are easy ways to spend lots of money and not ever get a fair return on your investment dollars.

It's as bad as being in the restaurant business; easy to lose money fast.

Don't let this happen to you. The Weekly Tips will help you with all aspects of your wood-carving dreams.

1. You will learn how to carve wood
2. Discover how to sell your sculptures
3. Learn how to create a strong income stream
4. Get tips on setting up your studio
5. Find out about the proper care of your expensive tools!
6. How to 'finish' the wood surface
7. Keeping pesky wood-boring insects at bay
8. Who to listen to as a critic (you'll need this one)
9. What to carve...for resale or not?
10. How much detail is worth the effort?
11. Build your very own low-cost motorized sharpener
12. Plus, so much more........

Learn how a 'mistake' can become your best teacher....

There are 52 Tips sent out every year (at least). I can assure you that you'll be up and carving in no time, if you are a beginner.

If you are an old salt, you'll enjoy reading about my mishaps along the way. Yes, I have made mistakes, and so have all the other carvers that I quote in the series and lessons. I believe (I really do) that the best teacher is a mistake......and I'll show you how to turn mistakes into viable, beautiful sculptures!

So, fill in the form, and let's get started right away. I am certain that you will enjoy the Tips!

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