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Ninth Wave Designs

The creative work of Lisa Laughy

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— Pencils, Recommendations —

Woodcarving and Pencils

February 13, 2018

Not everyone likes to use pencils on woodcarvings, but I think they just haven’t been using the best ones for the job. Not all pencils are created equal, and since I am a pencil fanatic from way back, I thought I would share some of my thoughts and experiences about integrating pencils into my woodcarving… Read More Woodcarving and Pencils

— Recommendations, Wood Carving —

Recommendations: Carving Tools

March 11, 2017

I often get asked for recommendations of what tools to buy from people interested in beginning wood carving. It can be a confusing process – there are many good brands and hundreds of profiles to choose from. A lot of people start by buying a big set of tools for a large sum of money,… Read More Recommendations: Carving Tools

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  • Flashing back to this carved frame and painting combination - Mother of Asymmetry. I created the frame from mahogany wood
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    Flashing back to this carved frame and painting combination - Mother of Asymmetry. I created the frame from mahogany wood
  • I have started working on this small green man carving in basswood. I am documenting the process on my Patreon
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    I have started working on this small green man carving in basswood. I am documenting the process on my Patreon
  • I completed this small icon of a black bear wreathed in choke-cherry branches. It is painted on watercolor paper mounted
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    I completed this small icon of a black bear wreathed in choke-cherry branches. It is painted on watercolor paper mounted
  • The Sacred Night Icon is now available for sale in the Ninthwavedesigns Etsy shop. You can find a link in
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    The Sacred Night Icon is now available for sale in the Ninthwavedesigns Etsy shop. You can find a link in
  • I’m starting to put the first layer of colors on this carved plaque - this COVID-19 virus molecule is sporting
    by ninthwavedesigns 4 weeks ago
    I’m starting to put the first layer of colors on this carved plaque - this COVID-19 virus molecule is sporting
  • I finished painting this latest plaque, with the Covid virus in the center. I’m happy to have it completed, I’ve
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    I finished painting this latest plaque, with the Covid virus in the center. I’m happy to have it completed, I’ve
  • I have a new post up on the Ninth Wave Designs blog - link in bio - a short essay
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 weeks ago
    I have a new post up on the Ninth Wave Designs blog - link in bio - a short essay
  • I feel I am being watched every time I walk past my bench - maybe even judged a little! #ninthwavedesigns
    by ninthwavedesigns 2 weeks ago
    I feel I am being watched every time I walk past my bench - maybe even judged a little!  #ninthwavedesigns 
  • I had some time over the weekend to work on adding a new page to the Alchemy Notebook. Here’s a
    by ninthwavedesigns 3 days ago
    I had some time over the weekend to work on adding a new page to the Alchemy Notebook. Here’s a

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