Wood Carving Supplies

Where to get Wood for wood carving in bay area?

I am really interesting in wood carving and I would like to buy some wood and get started. However, I cant seem to find anywhere nearby that sells wood for wood carving. I am looking for somewhere in the bay area of northern california. i would prefer not to have to buy supplies online right now, though i know that is probably a good option..

You can get small to medium chunks of basswood in various shapes in craft stores, often I find they don’t know they have it, but ask for the balsa wood display and there should be some with it. Basswood is easy to carve – not too hard and smooth grained.
If you get more serious, you need to look for “Lumber-Hardwood” in searches because “Hardwood” alone buries you under flooring sources. Here is one I found by searching near by on “Bay area” in Google Maps. If they can’t help you (wholesale, big minimum orders, wrong wood, ask them for a place that is more suited to your needs – they should know their nearby competition.)
Earth Source Forest Products
1618 28th St
Emeryville, CA 94608-4452
(510) 208-7257
– earthsourcewood.com

Foredom K.5240 Woodcarving Kit

Victorinox 47547 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle $23.50 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your bread, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox bread knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern styli…

Victorinox 47521 10-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black Fibrox Handle $25.92 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox chef’s knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern st…

Whittling Kit $33.59 Whether youre a beginner looking for detailed directions, or an advanced carver looking for a simple way to relax, youll find what you need in our Whittling Kit. With the Little Book of Whittling, our 2-blade carving knife, and a couple of thumb guards youll be ready to kick back and start making chips….

SE Dental Tool Set 4 Piece $2.75 4 New Wax Carving Picks * This is a new set of 4 double ended wax carving picks * These allow you to carve the wax rather than scrape it away * Great to make designs, smooth or use with lathes for making designs * Each carver is made of stainless steel to eliminate rust and shaped for balance and comfort * These come in a plastic storage pouch * Each measures approximately 6 3/4″ (171.5 mm) long….

Thumb/finger Guard Tape – TH002 $3.00 Self-adhering tape is easy to apply and requires no pins, clips or adhesive. Tape won’t loosen over time stays in place until removed. Doesn’t stick to skin, metal or wood….

Surgical Dental Mallet, ML02 $49.95 Surgical Dental Mallet, ML02. Solid Stainless Steel Mallet for multi-purpose applications. Autoclavable product. Weight: 205 gm, Head Diameter: 22mm, steel head. Quality product….

Nemco 6016 – Carving Station w/Flex Mount Lamp, 1 Bulb, Wood Cutting Board, 120V Carving station bulb warmer; 250 watts infrared bulb; wooden cutting board base; adjustable, 30- inch high, flexible gooseneck; cutting board detaches for easy clean up ( Nemco – 6016 )…

X-ACTO Standard Knife Set (X5083) $26.42 For general cutting and sawing of light- to medium-weight materials. Includes #1 knife with #11 blade; #2 knife with #2 blade; #6 knife with #24 blade; #7 and #10 blades; 2 #11 blades; #13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 27 blades and 2 #26 blades. For wood, cardboard, paper, plastic, board, cloth and foam. Wooden case….

Kid Crafts Woodcarving Kit $37.95 Starter woodcarving kit for kids with book, knife, basswood and supplies. Specify glove size when ordering: xsmall, small, medium, large, xlarge…

Walnut Hollow Basswood Country Plank – Small $5.07 This Basswood Country Plaque features a unique bark edge. Ready to paint stain woodburn woodcarve stamp cover with fabric paper and stickers….