Wood engraving

The first deck of playing cards was invented in China sometime during the 9th century. A lot has changed since that time. The number of cards, the suits, and the appearance of the cards to name just a few things. One thing that hasn't changed is the popularity of playing cards among the masses. More than 100 million decks of playing cards are created each year. Billions of card games are played every year. This post showcases some of the coolest decks of playing cards in existence.

Dremel wood carving is a great way to make engraved wood art. Make a gorgeous DIY mandala wall art using the Dremel tool with this step by step tutorial. Details include how to use a Dremel to carve wood, and stain and give it a unique shine.

Panel by Zoé Ouvrier, photo by Loic Lautard

Freyja Caskie ~ Printmaker on Instagram: "One of the new engraving blocks I’ve been working on. I’m excited about these ones as they’re a bit different than my usual square/rectangular formats. I’ve finished engraving this one and have 2 more in progress. I’m hoping they’ll go well as a series. Just waiting for some new paper to arrive from Japan @awagami_factory and I’ll be test printing them ☺️ #artprocess #artprocessvideo #printmakingprocess #printmaking #woodengraving #woodengravingprint

From the book Sing of America. Folk tunes collected and arranged by Tom Scott. Text by Joy Scott. Wood engravings by Bernard Brussel-Smith. New York: T. Y. Crowell Co., 1947. M1629.S33 S5

Ignite your DIY passion with a timeless Japanese wood-burning art! Discover which woods transform into mesmerizing, durable masterpieces using this ancient technique.