Fan Carver's World

How-To Videos

Learn Carving Techniques with Fan Carver’s World

Fan carving provides a great outlet to channel your creativity. We invite you to learn new skills and gain an appreciation for this unique type of woodcarving! On this page, you will find how-to videos that teach basic carving techniques: the interlock, the hinge, and riving the wood …which are necessary for fan-carving. You will also find interesting bits of information and trivia about the craft.

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Our woodcarving how-to videos demonstrate some of the basic skills you will learn and develop through practice. Sally explains the fundamental techniques with her favorite tools …David shows how to get the wood from a tree.
Like any craft, trade, or hobby, learning how to fan carve will take time, practice, and dedication. However, fan-carving is easy to learn …and it’s very forgiving. You will be amazed at how quickly a fan item is made.
For additional inspiration, look at our Fan-Carvings page.
Legend of the Fan Bird by Sally Nye
Carving a Fan Bird Dove by Sally Nye
Riving Demo for Fan Carving by Sally Nye
Wood for Fan Carving by Sally Nye
Fan Bird Carving Part 1
Fan Bird Carving Part 2
Take your time viewing the videos and apply what you have learned. Our online store sells the items you need to get started.
Address 2160 66th St.
Fennville, MI 49408
Phone(269) 543-4755
Service Area
Worldwide
Emailsally@fancarversworld.com