What's inside the wood carving journal
- Goals
- Carving Project
- Wood Stash
- Tools & Supplies
- Techniques to Try
- Ideas & Sketches
- Cost & Pricing
- Finished Carvings
- Wish List
- Notes
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All 14 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Goals
- 5. Carving Project
- 6. Wood Stash
- 7. Tools & Supplies
- 8. Techniques to Try
- 9. Ideas & Sketches
- 10. Cost & Pricing
- 11. Finished Carvings
- 12. Wish List
- 13. Notes
- 14. Thank you page
Who this wood carving journal is for
This journal is for wood carvers making spoons, figures, birds, relief panels and whittled pieces. It suits beginners with a first knife and experienced carvers selling or entering shows. Recording wood types, tools and techniques helps you carve more safely and improve with every piece. It also suits carvers who teach or join clubs, since notes on tools, sharpening and safety are easy to share. Different woods carve very differently, and written notes help you choose the right wood for each project.
How to use your wood carving journal
Set goals. Plan each carving project. Track wood stash and tools. Try new techniques and sketch designs. Price pieces, record finished carvings and keep a wish list. Sketch each piece from several angles before you start, and note the wood, grain direction and tools used. Keep tools sharp and record sharpening sessions, wear a cut-resistant glove, photograph finished carvings and record hours spent for fair pricing.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadWood Carving Journal questions
Is it for whittling and spoon carving?
Yes. Other pages in the 14-page wood carving journal include "Goals", "Carving Project" and "Wood Stash", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I track wood types?
Yes. Other pages in the 14-page wood carving journal include "Goals", "Carving Project" and "Wood Stash", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I price finished pieces?
Yes. Look for the "Finished Carvings" page in the 14-page wood carving journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Wood Carving Journal really free?
Yes, the Wood Carving Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 14-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Wood Carving Journal?
The Wood Carving Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 14 pages.
