• Stump carving
  • Tree stump carving

    Some of the best species of wood to chainsaw carve Popular wood species for chainsaw carving include pine, cedar, basswood, butternut, white oak, and black walnut. These woods are chosen for their ease of carving, durability, and attractive grain patterns. Some, like pine and cedar, are softer and easier to work with, while others, like […]

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  • How to sketch out a chainsaw carving

    Large log with sketch of two bears drawn out of western red cedar
    1. Begin by choosing the subject you wish to carve. Whether it is an animal, person, or abstract design, have a clear idea in your mind of what you want to create.
    2. Use a pencil and paper to create a rough sketch of your design. Focus on the basic shapes and lines that make up the overall form of the carving. This step is important in getting the proportions and positioning of the elements right.
    3. Once you have a general idea of the design, sketch out the details. This includes features like the eyes, nose, mouth, and other elements that bring your carving to life.
    4. Add shading to your sketch to create depth and texture. This will give you an idea of how your carving will look when it is completed.
    5. Keep your sketch nearby while you are carving to reference it throughout the process. This will help you stay on track and ensure that you are creating the carving you envisioned.
    6. Use a chainsaw to begin carving the basic shapes and lines of your design. Start with larger cuts and work your way towards smaller, more intricate details.
    7. Continue to refine your carving, using smaller tools like chisels and sandpaper to create texture and detail.
    8. When your carving is complete, step back and admire your work. Your sketch and vision have now become a reality.
  • Stump carving
  • Manitoba Maple tree stump chainsaw carving

    Chainsaw carved stump Manitoba red maple owls and vine
    Beautiful Manitoba maple tree that is chainsaw carved sculptured in a Winnipeg back yard. Owls perched on top for the tree are met by a twisting vine stands 10 feet tall. Maple being a very hard wood, details well with the sculpturing tools but it does make the tools work for it. The carving is then burned with a torch to remove any fuzz then sanded one last time before coating in log home oil .Most oil base stain is obsolete now but there are still a some that are grandfathered because of the good reputation and great product. I would recommend a coat every 3 to 5 years will keep this sculptor protected many years.
  • Stump carving
  • Tree art memorial chainsaw carving

    Bear and eagle memorial stump carving
    This large tree was given a new life during a very trying time in everyone life, the Covid period . I was ask by a lady who husband past away recently and funerals were not permitted at the time to carve a memorial sculpture . We talked about a design and animals she liked and decided on this with the eagle perched over the bear and vine running up to the top of the 10 foot sculpture. It was one of my favorite stump carving I ever done and miss sitting have lunch with this wonderful person and hear the stories they shared. I tell myself that is why I do this and have the honor to carve a memory for him.
    Memorial chainsaw carvings can be a beautiful and meaningful way to commemorate a loved one and preserve their memory for generations to come.