Where to Buy Carving Wood Online

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By Rogene Sears | January 8, 2022

Finding good carving wood locally isn’t always easy. When I lived in the desert, collecting a fallen branch from the woods wasn’t an option, and the local wood wasn’t what I wanted for my projects.

I used my local lumberyard whenever I could, but it didn’t always carry the species or sizes I needed. Searching online eventually led me to two suppliers I’ve purchased from: Arrowhead Wood Products and Heinecke Wood.

Both became helpful sources for basswood, and I had good customer service from each. Other than being a customer, I’m not affiliated with either company.

Arrowhead Wood Products

Based in Carlton, Minnesota, Arrowhead Wood Products offers basswood carving blocks in a variety of sizes, along with carving wood, bark-edge planks, and other craft wood.

You can shop through their online store or call to place an order. Having an online store makes it convenient to browse the available sizes and find a starting point for a project.

Heinecke Wood

Heinecke Wood is a family-owned business that has specialized in carving wood since 1995. They offer basswood blocks, plaques for relief and chip carving, and thin wood for smaller projects.

They also accept requests for custom block sizes, which is helpful when a standard blank doesn’t fit your design. Contact them by phone or email to discuss what you need and arrange an order.

Finding wood for your next project

When comparing suppliers, consider the dimensions you need and the total cost with shipping. If you’re unsure which size to order, asking before you buy can help you avoid ending up with a blank that’s too small for your design.

These two businesses gave me more options when local sources fell short. I hope they offer a useful starting point for your next carving, too.