Basswood Tilia americana
Pale white to light brown colour, with sapwood and heartwood sections not clearly defined.
Easy to work, being very soft and light. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood species for hand carving.
Basswood is a great wood for many woodcarvers. Its soft, fine, even texture make it easy to work with, while its pale colour doesn’t detract from the carved patterns of the finished product (which also makes it easier to paint and colour).
Basswood Tilia americana
Pale white to light brown colour, with sapwood and heartwood sections not clearly defined.
Easy to work, being very soft and light. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood species for hand carving.
Basswood is a great wood for many woodcarvers. Its soft, fine, even texture make it easy to work with, while its pale colour doesn’t detract from the carved patterns of the finished product (which also makes it easier to paint and colour).
