Woodcarving is unlike other artistic hobbies. While there is some cost to getting started, the benefits are worth the expense.
Relaxing
Strangely, digging into wood planks with sharp objects is enjoyable, but after a stress-filled day, I enjoy nothing more.
Spending an hour or several choosing a pattern and planning out how to carve it is a great way to refocus. The act of sharpening and carving, working with the grain of the wood, is zen-like.
Gifts
Since restarting woodcarving two years ago, I have found that I always have gifts on hand. As a result, I stopped buying friends and family junk for holidays and birthdays. Instead, I spend my free time creating original gifts that will last many lifetimes.
Profitable
People will pay good money for original, hand-carved art. Carving extra pieces throughout the year can be sold for extra cash.
As your skill develops, you can begin taking personal orders and charge even more for your creations.
It Makes You Interesting
Everyone should have a hobby, and there are plenty of popular hobbies to choose from. However, woodcarving, such as low or high-relief woodcarving, puts you in a unique niche.
Not many people believe they can carve images into wood and therefore never try it out. However, woodcarving makes you stand out from the crowd in a trade that has been with us for well over a millennium.
