Mel's Carving Club

Mel's Carving Club Monthly subscription carving box, tools, kits and more! Shop Online: www.melanieabrantes.shop
Bringing a whittle bit of happiness to you!

06/12/2026

Can you believe your brain releases happy chemicals when you craft? Being creative is so magical 🌟🌟🌟

06/09/2026

I actually bought this sharpening machine a few years ago, but it wasn’t until I visited my tool makers, .kk, in Japan that I really learned how to use it properly. They showed me their sharpening process, and we even filmed a full YouTube tutorial so you can learn how to keep your carving tools sharp at home.

We just got in 4 of these machines, and they’re hands down one of my favorite tools in the shop. It only takes a few minutes to get my carving tools sharp and ready to use, and then I’m right back to carving.

5 carving tools I reach for all the time!1. Spoon Carving KitIf you’re just getting started, this is where I’d begin. It...
06/07/2026

5 carving tools I reach for all the time!

1. Spoon Carving Kit
If you’re just getting started, this is where I’d begin. It has everything you need to carve your first spoon.
2. Shinto Rasp
One of my favorite tools. It removes wood quickly and makes shaping projects so much easier.
3. Panel Z Saw
Lightweight, sharp, and easy to use. Perfect for cutting down blanks before carving.
4. Carving Gloves
A simple way to make carving safer and give yourself a little more confidence while learning.
5. Carve Book
I wrote this book to help beginners learn the basics, build skills, and complete projects without feeling overwhelmed.

Do you have any of these tools already? You can find them all through the link in our bio.

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05/27/2026

Carving is exactly what you think it is! A lovely meditative process that helps you slow down and is so much fun!

05/23/2026

When you need salad servers, make them! 🥗

05/16/2026

Make your own this weekend 🙃

05/14/2026

You just need two tools to make all of these gifts: a knife and spoon gouge! Each one should take 2-3 hrs to finish. Bass wood is the best to start with! Which one do you want to try?

05/11/2026

Soap dish DIY! Made with bass woods

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